Requirement: MPS Technician
Location: Yeovilton, UNITED KINGDOM
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Not to Exceed Rate: 54 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 23 July 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:
- 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:
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.
- 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.
