C004741, System Administrator (Standing Naval Forces) 1

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment, transfer, and activation of CIS systems on NATO naval flagships
• Provide on-site, remote, and off-site technical support to Standing Naval Forces
• Administer Windows Server environments, including:
  • Active Directory (DNS, Group Policies, Domain Services)
  • Microsoft Exchange
• Manage virtualization infrastructure:
  • VMware ESXi & vCenter (VCSA), lifecycle and firmware upgrades
• Maintain storage systems (SAN/NAS), including upgrades and configuration
• Perform system backups in line with SLA and SOPs
• Support end-user hardware and software administration
• Maintain and update technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal engineering and support teams

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years in enterprise infrastructure/system administration
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • VMware (ESXi, VCSA, upgrades, deployments)
  • Microsoft Server technologies (AD, Exchange)
• Experience with:
  • Certificate deployment
  • iSCSI configuration
  • Backup and recovery processes
• Knowledge of ITIL and incident/problem management
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Required Qualifications

• Higher vocational diploma in IT (minimum)

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft certifications (Windows Server / Identity)
• ITIL Foundation
• Experience with military or operational CIS environments
• Knowledge of automation tools (e.g. Ansible)

Working Conditions

• Full-time on-site (38h/week, Mon–Fri)
• 25–40% travel, including deployment on naval vessels
• Physical work (lifting up to 25kg, working in confined ship environments)
• Must be fully deployable on short notice
• Combination of on-site and occasional remote work (subject to approval)