C003176 IT System Administrator (CTS) - WED 20 Dec
EMW, Inc., Italy

Deadline Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023

Requirement Title: IT System Administrator

Location: Sigonella, Italy

Full time on-site: Yes

Total Scope of the request(hours): 418

Required Start Date: 05-FEB-2024

End Contract Date: 31-DEC-2024

Required Security Clearance: NATO Cosmic Top Secret

Notes:

- Aspects of the role will include shift work.

Duties and Role

• Assists in the day to day System Administration (SA) of the Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) of the currently fielded version of MS Windows Server, to include managing Active Directory Services (Domain Controller, Group and Security Policies, DNS, Trust Relationships and the like), as well as the DNS and DHCP servers. Assists in the SA of the HW and SW of the print server and user's access to networked printers.
• Assists in the SA of the HW and SW of the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and MS System Management Server or similar competing product suite, to include timely installation of software patches, remote control and HW and SW inventory. The incumbent is required to have consolidated experience in MECM image and Task sequence preparation , to adapt Service Line Software packages to local specific environment.
• Assists in the SA of the HW and SW of Anti-Virus and Spyware servers.
• Assists in the SA of the HW and SW of the file servers to include any file share developed in support of exercises and operations.
• Assists in the SA of the Storage Area Network (SAN) to include routine tape backup of the SAN, as required by the SLA and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develops scripts to automate SA processes.
• Assists in the SA of server clusters ensuring responsive failover service thereby greatly reducing downtime of user services due to any one server failing.
• Assists in the SA of HW and SW of any other servers assigned to the IS Administration team.
• Provides support for evaluating and recommending security products and solutions.
• Provides assistance with system fault resolution to the Operations Centre.
• Provides assistance and technical advice to other staff of the NCIA Sigonella for all aspects of systems supported by the IS Administrators.
• Stays abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work.

Requirements

• NATO Cosmic Top Secret
• At least 8 years' relevant experience
• Minimum of 4 years general experience in MECM, System Administration of MS Windows Server, Active Directory,
• In-depth experience on IT systems virtualization and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Broad and sound technical knowledge of IT Systems.
• Practical experience in diagnosing deficiencies in networks and associated equipment and McAfee ePo Server Administration
• VM Ware certifications.
• ITIL foundation certification.
• Microsoft certification (preferably MCSA or MCSE certificate).
• Member of a recognized professional body or institution.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite, email Clients, Web Browsers and Web Content Management.
  

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