About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Principal Technician to join NATO – NCIA at Ramstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Responsibilities

Under the direction of Branch head and identified Line Manager, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Responsible for the System Administration (SA) of Database Servers (DS) and Functional Services (FAS) supporting the Air Command
• Provides technical expertise and continuity for AirC2IS, JCHAT and other FAS across the HQ AC Ramstein
• Responsible for problem analysis and solution testing beyond the technical abilities of subordinated technicians
• Leads subordinates in the development of troubleshooting SOPs and SOIs for all DS and FAS
• Maintains contact with supported HQs FAS Managers ensuring supported FAS are providing the desired service in a timely, reliable and responsive manner
• Prepares and proposes plans for the upgrade and maintenance of FAS related software
• Maintains liaison with other CSU internal units, Service Lines and other technical organizations
• Documents the design and configuration of assigned applications and required operating procedures
• Provide support to AIRCOM missions and exercises which may operate 24/7 or on-call
• Assists with, and implements, assigned project work packages
• May be required to perform duties elsewhere within the organization as directed
• React and respond to all CSU Recall requests in a prompt and timely manner, acting immediately on any instruction received from the recall co-ordinator
• Deputize for higher grade staff, if required
• Performs other duties as may be required

Profile

• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience
• Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience
• Experience within the area of Systems Administration of complex computer systems
• Intermediate knowledge of various operating systems (Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Solaris)
• Advanced knowledge of various database platforms (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle database)
• Intermediate knowledge of Power Shell scripting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
• Basic knowledge of DNS/DHCP
• Basic knowledge of AirC2 systems
• Basic knowledge of ITIL
• Desirable experience and education:
• Basic Knowledge of DB design
• Basic Knowledge of VDI environments
• Basic Knowledge of basic networking
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT, with a focus on NATO Air operations
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