C004742, System Administrator (Standing Naval Forces) 3

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment and activation of CIS systems on NATO naval flagships
• Provide on-site, remote, and off-site technical support to SNF vessels
• Administer Windows Server environments, including:
  • Active Directory (DNS, Group Policies, Domain Services)
  • Microsoft Exchange
• Manage VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter/VCSA), including upgrades and lifecycle management
• Maintain SAN/NAS storage systems and apply firmware updates
• Perform backups and recovery tasks in line with SLA/SOP
• Support end-user systems (hardware & software)
• Maintain accurate technical documentation
• Collaborate with internal technical teams across NCI Agency

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years in enterprise system/infrastructure administration
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • VMware (ESXi, VCSA, deployments, upgrades)
  • Microsoft Server technologies (Active Directory, Exchange)
• Experience with:
  • Certificate deployment
  • iSCSI configuration
  • Backup processes
• Understanding of ITIL and incident/problem management
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Good communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Higher vocational diploma in IT

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft certifications
• ITIL Foundation
• Experience in military / 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, confined ship environments)
• Must be deployable on short notice
• Requires medical and liability insurance
• Combination of on-site and approved remote work