Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK
The Main Activities Are Focused On
* Will provide services on-site in HQ AIRCOM/Ramstein and be the primary administrator of the MW 3479 CIS capability. While the contractor will be embedded with the NCIA CSU Ramstein Team, the contractor's role will necessitate regularly coordinating his effort with the Project Manager, the HQ AIRCOM Data Science Team, and being responsive to the changing/evolving requirements of the Project Manager. If time permits, the contractor will support CSU Ramstein in other HQ AIRCOM related network administration tasks, without conflicting with the needs of MW 3479.
* Working closely with relevant stakeholders to understand the requirements and implement/develop MW 3479 solutions that align with the following objectives.
* Ensuring that the MW 3479 capability is optimized for the tasks, suggest and implements improvements if necessary.
* As part of the CSU Ramstein Team, be responsive, first-and-foremost, to the requests related to MW 3479.
* Building Virtual Machines, including user profiles, firewalls and resources management (hardware and software).
* Fully supporting, configuring and maintaining all elements of MW 3479.
* Monitoring required updates.
* Supporting and administering third-party applications.
* Ensuring MW 3479 network security and connectivity.
* Monitoring MW 3479 network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, good put, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
* Setting up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
* Resolving problems reported by end user.
* Defining MW 3479 network policies and procedures.
* Specifying system requirements and design solutions.
* Researching and make recommendations on MW 3479 system administration.
* Liaising and acting as point of contact with CSU Ramstein Service Operations Branch in order to ensure data science software/hardware is adapted as required by the Data Science team and ensures all cyber policies are respected.
SKILL, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
For the execution of this contract, a resource with data engineer skills is required to provide the services. The following qualifications are required:
* Proven experience in a system administrator role.
* Some experience in networking, routing and switching desirable.
* Sound knowledge of scripting (PowerShell) including provisioning/changing Azure resources.
* Hands on experience in building virtual machines, snapshot, DRS concept, clustering hosts.
* Experience in VMWare Horizon, creating and tweaking gold images according to Microsoft guidance using the latest recommendations.
* Sound knowledge of VMWare Horizon Linked Clones, Instant Clones and Thin App.
* Expertise in information technology domains such as Cloud Computing and IT Infrastructures.
* Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
* Experience with firewalls, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
* Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
* Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies.
* Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
This is a condensed version of the job description. A full, detailed job description will be provided during the application process.