#NC25ICT176797 - Principal Technician (Information Systems) - Closed
Deadline: February 19, 2025
Requester: NATO
Location: Naples, Italy
Job type: Contractor
Start date: March 6, 2025
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Under the direction of the Application Management Section Head the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
- Investigates, defines and resolves technical issues;
- Assists in: designing requirements, analyzing associated risks, advising on technical solutions;
- Install, operates manages and maintains assigned CORE and Functional System software, Databases and other Applications (COTS) and stays abreast of latest developments in these areas;
- Contributes to applications and data integrity and supports NCI Agency CIS Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans;
- Maintains liaison with other CSU internal units, NCI Agency Business Areas and other technical organizations;
- Provides support to development of operations and exercises plans and to related local CIS Service provision during execution phases;
- Assists in implementing procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the performance of applications and provides reports as required;
- Contributes to advising on the capacity and scalability requirements of the assigned applications;
- Assists in the implementation of Business Area/CSU assigned project work packages;
- Contributes to implementation and control of Cyber Security policies and procedures;
- Provides advice and assistance to various personnel (technical and non-technical) in identifying software requirements for the different automated systems including security considerations in application development, implementation, operation and maintenance;
- Supports in performing risk assessments and in identifying potential risks that may arise;
- Deputizes for higher grade staff;
- Performs other duties as may be required.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience;
- Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 5 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
- ITIL Foundation certification;
- In depth technical knowledge of Servers Core Services (Windows Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
and Linux), Functional Services, Databases (SQL, ORACLE), VMWare Environment; - Relevant experience and sound knowledge of Cyber Security and Networking;
- Proven capability of converting evolving operational requirements into Information Systems requirements.
Proven experience in:
- Installing, configuring and administering Windows/LINUX Server OS, Databases (SQL/Oracle), VMWare;
- Programming of scripting for system administration and software deployment in particular using SCCM system;
- Providing advice and guidance on CIS strategies to manage identified risks;
- Guiding assigned resources and ability in developing/working in a safe and productive environment where Technicians/Subject Matter Experts can work together to improve CIS service delivery, troubleshoot and solve complex issues.
Desirable:
- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT;
- Knowledge of policy, procedures, and organization of NATO.
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