L2 Support for IEMS Service Desk and Helpdesk
2025-0272, L2 Support for IEMS Service Desk and Helpdesk
Duties
Under the direction / guidance of the local NCIA Service Delivery Manager or the NCIA Service Area Owner, the following activities will be supported:
End-User Support:
- Provide second level support for end-user queries.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software problems, ensuring efficient use and problem resolution.
Incident Logging and Tracking:
- Log and track support incidents using the helpdesk ticketing system.
- Ensure all tickets are updated with accurate and detailed information and resolved within the agreed service levels.
Escalation:
- Escalate complex issues to Level 3 support or appropriate teams when necessary.
- Follow up on escalated issues to ensure timely resolution and user satisfaction.
Knowledge Base Management:
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a knowledge base, documenting common issues and solutions.
- Share knowledge and best practices with team members to improve overall service quality.
User Education:
- Provide users with guidance and training on best practices for using IEMS.
- Promote self-service tools and resources to empower users and reduce support requests.
Technical:
- Installation and configuration of server operating systems.
- Configuration and administration of web and database servers.
- Service monitoring and reporting.
- Contributing to disaster recovery planning process.
- Maintaining system documentation.
- ORACLE DATABASE and ORACLE APPLICATION SERVER (OAS) management in production and test environment:
- application installation, configuration and testing,
- hardening database and application servers,
- installation, configuration and updating development and management tools,
- data dictionary management (relational integrity),
- management of user accounts and access rights,
- daily service monitoring: accessibility, disk space allocation, processes status, etc.
- tracking ORACLE bugs via My Oracle Support,
- maintaining design and system documentation.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with users to understand their issues and provide clear instructions.
- Collaborate with IT teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
Requirements
Technical Proficiency:
- Intermediate understanding of end-user devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones) running Windows OS and Apple iPhones/iPads.
- Expert knowledge of Oracle databases 11g and 12c
- Familiarity with Microsoft services and tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.
- Advanced knowledge of Veeam backup and VMware.
- Knowledge and experience with practical application of SHAPE standard operating procedures and the ADP security rules laid down by SHAPE.
- Recent experience in the analysis, design, modelling, and development of large-scale distributed software-intensive transaction processing systems (like management information, stock management, etc).
- Intensive and up to date knowledge of Data Base Management Systems (ORACLE), database programming techniques and data management concepts.
- Advanced knowledge of bar code system programming.
- Intermediate understanding and knowledge of JAVA
Problem-Solving Skills:
- Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
- Ability to guide users through problem-solving steps effectively.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Full proficiency in English. French language proficiency is of advantage.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users in a clear and concise manner.
Customer Service Orientation:
- Strong customer service focus with a commitment to user satisfaction.
- Patience and empathy when dealing with user issues and concerns.
Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple support tickets and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail in documenting support activities and maintaining accurate records.
Team Collaboration:
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share knowledge and resources.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to solve complex issues.
Others:
- The candidate has strong customer relationship skills, including negotiating complex and sensitive situations under pressure.
- The candidate must have the nationality of one of the NATO nations.
The candidate must possess a NATO Secret Security Clearance or national clearance