C004156 System Administrator (Standing Naval Forces) (NS) - FRI 23 May

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled professional with proven VMware expertise for a full-time, on-site role in Northwood. The ideal candidate will manage installations, provide support to NATO Flagships, and ensure technical documentation is current. Candidates must have NATO Secret security clearance and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in VMware, including VCSA configuration and ESX upgrades.
• NATO Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and set up of deployed CIS installations during operational handovers.
• Remote support to NATO Flagships.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

SAN

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Job Details

• Client: EMW, Inc.
• Location: Northwood, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU Work Permit Required: Yes
• Job Reference: 19fb1c2096e9
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 15.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Description

The initial candidate was unavailable, and higher-priced candidates were deemed non-compliant due to insufficient VMware experience. The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven expertise in VMware, including VCSA configuration, ESX upgrades, and bare-metal deployment.
• Hands-on experience with SAN and VMware/ESXi installations, migrations, and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and storage management.

Deadline: Friday, 23 May

Location: Northwood, Great Britain

Type: Full-time, on-site

Scope: 1,200 hours

Start Date: 30 June 2025

End Date: 31 December 2025

Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift items up to 25kg
• Physical work on deployed warships involving movement in small spaces
• Personnel must have individual medical and liability coverage

Responsibilities

• Transfer and set up of deployed CIS installations during operational handovers
• Remote support to NATO Flagships
• Assist with system administration of hardware and software, including Windows Server, VMware, and SAN
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation
• Coordinate with technicians and engineers within the CSU and NCI Agency

Requirements

• NATO Secret security clearance
• Practical experience with VMware virtualization, including VCSA, ESX upgrades, and deployment
• Experience configuring iSCSI targets
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Technologies and ITIL processes
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong problem-solving and customer-focused approach