IT Project Manager & Technical Architect

Job Title: IT Solution Architect / Technical Project Manager – NSIS

Location: Belgium

Client Environment: Federal Police – Belgian National Schengen Information System (NSIS)

Language Requirement: French or Dutch (Active) + English (Active)

Support Requirement: 24/7 on-call support (including possible on-site intervention within 1 hour)

About the Organization

BINAT is responsible for the implementation and management of international security projects and databases including:

• Europol
• Interpol
• Schengen-related systems (SIS, EES, VIS)

The Belgian National Schengen Information System (NSIS), deployed within the Federal Police, enables secure data exchange between European countries within the Schengen Area through a centralized system.

The NSIS is interconnected with all Federal Police applications and multiple federal platforms.

Project Overview

The NSIS supports cross-border information exchange under the Schengen framework and integrates with both national and central Schengen systems.

The role focuses on architecture, implementation oversight, integration, and technical governance of mission-critical law enforcement systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Solution Management

• Manage IT solution implementation in line with cost, timeline, and quality requirements
• Develop and maintain project strategies, schedules, and roadmaps
• Define tasks, deliverables, and quality control mechanisms
• Conduct risk analysis and manage mitigation strategies
• Oversee change management and issue resolution
• Provide status reporting and documentation
• Supervise and manage project team deliverables
• Participate in program-level meetings and technical committees

Architecture & Technical Design

• Analyze existing system architectures
• Design component-based architectures
• Define target and transition architectures
• Develop system roadmaps
• Analyze and manage integration between multiple information systems
• Coordinate implementation of technical platforms
• Participate in technical working groups
• Support testing, documentation, evaluation, and reporting

Business & Domain Understanding (Mandatory)

• Strong understanding of NSIS business context
• Knowledge of Schengen Protocol and cross-border information exchange
• Experience with integration between national Schengen systems and central systems
• Familiarity with Federal Police development and deployment environments
• Knowledge of Federal Police development standards and procedures
• Proficiency in eu-LISA provided tools

Technical Skills Required

Technology

Level Required

Angular Confirmed

Git / GitLab Confirmed

Java Expert

JavaScript Expert

Linux Expert

Mainframe OSD Expert

Maven Confirmed

OpenMQ Confirmed

PHP Expert

PostgreSQL Confirmed

SAG Adabas Expert

SAG Natural Expert