C004919 Mps Technician (Cts) - Mon 9 Nov Relaunch

Emw, Inc.; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emw, Inc. invites applications for a MPS Technician based at Yeovilton, UK. The role requires active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance and hands-on management of critical IT infrastructure onsite.

You will work with VMware vCenter/ESXi, Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, backups (VEEAM), SharePoint, SQL Server and security tools, reporting to the CSE Yeovilton Head. Flexible hours with a 38-hour week and on-site duties are expected.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance.
• 5+ years of IT system administration experience.
• Extensive Windows Server administration experience.
• Experience supporting multiple IT systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of NATO IT security policies and directives.

Responsibilities

• Manage VMware vCenter and ESXi servers.
• Administer Windows Servers, AD, DNS, and DHCP.
• Maintain switches, firewalls, and network devices.
• Manage backups with VEEAM and ensure data integrity.
• Support VDI maintenance and thin clients.
• Produce and maintain documentation for assigned systems.
• Assist with testing and verification of new systems.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Network maintenance

Workstation administration

IT Service Desk support

Security clearance management

Multi-system support

Education

Diploma of secondary education in IT System Administration

ITIL v3 Foundation

Tools

VMware vCenter

ESXi

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

VEEAM Backup

SharePoint Server

SQL Server

Trellix EPO

Horizon View

Infodas SGWX

PKI Certificate renewal

DELL Switches

VIASAT drives

TEPA

Job description

Deadline Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Requirement: MPS Technician

Location: Yeovilton, GB

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 320

Required Start Date: 7 December 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of CSE Yeovilton Head the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Manage multiple VMware vCenter & ESXi servers
• Manage Windows Servers, AD, DNS, DHCP
• Basic maintenance of Switches and Firewalls
• Maintain Infodas SGWX diode
• Maintain GPS Time Server
• Install and maintain multiple server and client software applications
• Maintain Bespoke Server application TEPA and its database
• Maintain Softtros LanManager messaging
• Renewing certificates
• Managing VIASAT encrypted drives
• Loading Keymat to TCE621M devices
• Escorting and assisting 3rd level engineers
• Assist with testing and verification of new systems
• Assist with VEEAM Backup
• Supporting local ServiceDesk
• Maintaining documentation on assigned systems
• Support to VDI maintenance, and thin clients
• Print server support.
• Assist with EPO DLP
• Install Sharepoint and SQL server patches.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Specific Working Conditions: The site is small and you will work with 4 other IT staff. Usual working hours: 0830 – 1700hrs Mon – Thurs; 0830 –1500hrs Fri with 30 minute lunchbreak (negotiable). 38hr working week with some flexibility on start and finish times.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
• Vocational training at middle level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, or Diploma of secondary education in IT System Administration with 5 years of experience.
• Extensive Windows Server Administration experience
• Intermediate Network maintenance and configuration experience
• Advanced Workstation System Administration experience
• Significant IT Service Desk Support experience
• Experience working on multiple IT systems simultaneously in a fast moving dynamic environment, while being able to react quickly to user needs.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of NATO IT Security Policies, Directives & Guidance
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Specific experience with the following: TCE621, VIASAT drives, VEEAM Backup, Infodas SGWX, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VMware vCenter, DELL Switches, Trellix EPO, SQL Server, Sharepoint Server, Softros LanManager, PKI Certificate renewal process, Horizon View.