#NC26ICT189439 - License Management and Build QA - Closed
Deadline: June 18, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Job type: Contractor
Start date: August, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
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Ensure effective license management and version control of assigned ICT infrastructure;
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Coordinate with CSU Change and Configuration Management regarding software licensing, change proposals, approvals, and software releases or updates;
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Review and approve local software license requests in support of Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) business requirements in accordance with ESLA criteria;
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Maintain JWC and NCST software inventories while ensuring adherence to applicable security policies and standards;
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Initiate and manage new software requests and renewal processes to ensure timely completion;
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Coordinate with stakeholders to secure renewals of local licenses, including obtaining required funding approvals;
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Manage QA/QC activities for CIS builds and desktop image builds supporting exercises and operational events;
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Conduct QA/QC testing of IT equipment and software prior to deployment and customer handover;
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Ensure implementation and compliance of CIS security policies in accordance with exercise and operational documentation;
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Lead and supervise technicians conducting internal quality audits and oversee the production of technical non-compliance reports;
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Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required;
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Plan, schedule own work and monitor work of others – where applicable;
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Within limited time horizons;
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Perform other duties as may be required
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Strong knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure management, including software licensing and version control processes;
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Experience in Change and Configuration Management procedures, including software releases, updates, approvals, and compliance tracking;
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Understanding of Enterprise Service Level Agreements (ESLA) and the ability to assess and approve software license requests against defined criteria;
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Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, CIS security policies, and compliance requirements within operational and exercise environments;
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Experience in software lifecycle management, including procurement, renewals, funding coordination, and stakeholder engagement;
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Ability to conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes for CIS builds, desktop image builds, IT equipment, and software systems;
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Experience in testing and validation of IT systems prior to operational deployment, exercises, or customer handover;
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Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to identify non-compliances and produce detailed technical audit reports;
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Leadership and team management experience, including;
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Coordinating technicians and directing quality audit activities;
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Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise with internal units, stakeholders, and customers.
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