SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR COTS

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SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / COTS / VMWARE / MCSA / ITIL / DV CLEARED / NATO / COSMIC TOP SECRET

RATE: EUR375 - 400 P/D

LOCATION: SIGNONELLA (ITALY)

CLEARANCE: DV CLEARED / COSMIC TOP SECRET

THE ROLE:

Roles & Duties (tasks):

Under the direction of Head of Service Operations and Support, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

- 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 MS Exchange Server.

- 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.

- 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 this cell.

- Assists in the execution of the Squadron Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans.

- Assists in the execution of the AIS Core Release Management program to include rollout and rollback planning and execution.

- Executes proper preventive maintenance plans.

Experience/ Education requirements:

- Experienced System Administrator in Microsoft environment

- Vocational training at a higher technical level in a relevant discipline. A higher educational

qualification but less practical experience or a less formal educational background combined with

particularly relevant practical experience may also be acceptable.

- At least 8 years' relevant experience.

- Minimum of 4 years general experience in System Administration of MS Windows Server, Active

Directory, MS Exchange Server

- 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.

- VM Ware certifications.

- ITIL foundation certification.

- Microsoft certification (preferable 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.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.