Requirement: Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist
Location: Norfolk, VA, UNITED STATES
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 66 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 700
Required Start Date: 3 August 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Duties & Role:
- Administer COI/FAS systems, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance with Service Level Agreements;
- Configure, maintain, and optimize Windows/Linux servers, databases (SQL/Oracle), and supporting enterprise services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS);
- Provide technical guidance and ensuring interoperability for FAS and C2 systems;
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system, application, and database incidents in a timely manner;
- Support execution of NATO exercises by implementing and adapting system configurations;
- Automate administrative and operational tasks using scripting tools to improve efficiency;
- Perform system maintenance, updates, and security hardening, including vulnerability identification and mitigation;
- Provide technical support to end-users and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple domains;
- Document configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
- Some lifting of equipment (up to 25lbs) and physical work (desk installations) might be required.
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
- Extensive experience managing and administering COI/FAS systems, including support to NATO exercises and ensuring interoperability across commands
- Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, system configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening
- Advanced database management skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and enterprise IT services (DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS)
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript) for automation and operational efficiency
- Proven troubleshooting , system optimization, and end-user support capabilities in mission-critical environments
- SME-level knowledge of NATO C2 systems, ICT architectures, cybersecurity practices, and experience working in multinational environments.
- Language requirements: A thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.
