C004919 Mps Technician (Cts) United Kingdom - 9 Nov Relaunch

Park Lane Recruitment; Oban; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Lane Recruitment Ltd. seeks an MPS Technician to manage VMware vCenter and ESXi servers, Windows Server services, DNS/DHCP, and network gear at Yeovilton.

The role requires active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, IT system administration expertise, and hands-on service desk support in a fast-paced environment. Key tasks include TEPA database maintenance, VEEAM backup, VDI support, patching for Sharepoint/SQL, and documentation of systems.

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance required.
• Vocational training in IT System Administration or equivalent with 5+ years experience.
• Extensive Windows Server Administration experience.
• Intermediate network maintenance and configuration experience.
• Advanced workstation system administration experience.
• Significant IT Service Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple VMware vCenter and ESXi servers.
• Administer Windows Servers, AD, DNS, DHCP.
• Maintain switches, firewalls, servers, and TEPA database.
• Support VDI maintenance and print/server patches.
• Provide service desk assistance and document systems.

Skills

VMware vCenter

ESXi

Windows Server Administration

AD DNS DHCP

Network maintenance

Security clearance

IT Service Desk Support

VEEAM Backup

VDI support

Education

Diploma IT System Administration or equivalent

5 years IT experience

Tools

TEPA

VIASAT drives

SQL Server patches

Job description

Deadline Date: Monday 9 November 2026
Requirement: MPS Technician
Location: Yeovilton, England, United Kingdom
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed: 54 EUR
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
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:

1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position

Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.

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.

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.