About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Principal Technician (Database and Training Systems) to work at NATO NCIA in Oeiras, Portugal

Responsibilities

Principal Technician (Database and Training Systems), under technical coordination and lead from CSU Lisbon / Service Operations Branch / Application s Section, will perform CIS related activities in support to NCI Academy. He / She will:

• Provide system management and operational support for all IT virtualized systems assigned to Academy training environment
• Support effective provisioning, installation / configuration and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure, mainly for NCI Academy
• Supports Software Defined Datacenter connectivity requirements as part of process implemented for delivery of training environments from training infrastructure
• Supports implementation of processes, procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing performance of Training systems and services in support of agreed service levels
• Maintains backups of training systems using CSU Lisbon infrastructure, established processes and policies as defined by OLA
• Maintain in-depth knowledge at system and sub-system level of CIS infrastructure of NCI Academy with emphasis on system architecture, integration, security, build and verification aspects;
• Contribute towards final implementation of Academy active network and ensure alignment with building’s passive network infrastructure and CIS assets, in order to ensure consolidated and resilient IT infrastructure
• Support implementation of Academy’s CIS configuration management
• Performs other IT related duties as may be required

Profile

• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
• Demonstrate general up-to-date knowledge of operating systems, computer system Hardware and architectures, client/server and Networking
• Demonstrate general up-to-date knowledge on LAN management, configuration and troubleshooting
• General background knowledge in cybersecurity (architecture and operations)
• Demonstrate recent experience in implementation, troubleshooting, support and maintenance of Software defined Datacenters
• Have training in recent versions of VMWare vSphere and/or VMWare NSX
• Demonstrate general background in engineering and maintenance of communications and information systems
• Have experience as staff member in an information technology (IT) appointment with provision of customer support
• Be certified (Industry recognized certifications) in at least one of following areas: Windows systems, Virtualization, Networking
• Experience in structured and workflow-driven service provision organization

Desirable Education and Experience:

• College degree in Computer Sciences or similar
• Training on VMWare vRealize Automation
• Certifications in any of following areas: Datacenter Virtualization; Network Virtualization; Systems Administration (Windows); Networking technologies (Switching and Routing)
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian staff
• Good communications skills
• References in working in teams

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

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