Senior IT Administrator (DV or CTS)

LA International; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A defence IT consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior IT Administrator to join their team in The Hague. The role involves supporting advanced IT systems with a strong emphasis on security clearance protocols, requiring candidates to have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position demands onsite work with a focus on troubleshooting and configuration management across various operating systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supportive IT roles.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and perform hardware assembly.
• Demonstration of installing systems in multiple OS environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a technical team in a secure environment.
• Handle troubleshooting and system configuration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols.

Skills

Active NATO Cosmic Top Secret Clearance

Experience in Information Technology support

Troubleshooting hardware and software issues

Self-motivated and independent

Familiar with TEMPEST testing

Capable of IPv4 troubleshooting

Demonstration of configuration management

Experience with Microsoft Office

Scripting knowledge

Understanding of CAT 5/6 cabling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Security+CE or equivalent certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Overview

Our Defence client is looking for an experienced Senior IT Administrator to join a team of technical specialists based in the Hague. This is a contract role initially for 2 years. Due to the nature of the role, DV or NATO TOP Secret clearance is required. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite (5 days per week).

Required qualifications

• Active NATO Cosmic Top Secret Clearance (CTS) or equivalent national clearance that would qualify for CTS (e.g. DV)
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology support with a specialty in desktops, servers, and networking
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and report status
• Familiar with TEMPEST testing and Security Lock down procedures for defence computer systems whether national or NATO
• Willingness to learn many different technologies as breadth of skills is important
• Capable of troubleshooting hardware and software issues; able to deduce problems
• Demonstration of performing configuration management at any specified level
• IPv4 troubleshooting and basic subnetting
• Demonstrate packet sniffing to troubleshoot network and application issues
• Demonstration of installing and building computer systems in the following operating systems: Windows 7/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Red Hat Linux 5,6,7; Solaris 10/11; VMware ESXi, vCenter
• Coursework and/or certification in programming
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Visio
• Understanding of CAT 5/6, HDMI, Fibre cabling
• Able to lift 50 pounds/22 kilograms, replace servers in racks, use hand tools to assemble hardware
• Security+CE or equivalent US DOD IAT Level II (or higher) certification, as per US DOD 8570.1-M

Desirable qualifications

• Experience working with Tactical Data Link messages (Link16 in both JREAP, SIMPLE formats)
• Experience working with Simulation Interoperability using HLA / DIS messages
• Experience using defence simulations with a focus in missile defence
• Experience with software maintenance and debugging
• Experience using Cisco switches and basic Layer 2 knowledge
• Experience using Group Policy to enforce security rules
• Experience executing DoD STIGs for operating systems (Windows 7/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Red Hat Linux 5,6,7; Solaris 10/11)
• Experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework and Continuous Monitoring Plans, or equivalent
• Scripting (Perl, Bash, GNUPlot, XML, Batch files, database queries)
• Database administration in MySQL, SQL, Oracle
• Administration in VMware vCenter, ESXi, Horizon

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum of 18 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work. For security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of multiple Recruiter Awards, has secured The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for the second consecutive period.

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