Senior IT Administrator (DV or CTS)

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

Required:
* Active NATO Cosmic Top Secret Clearance (CTS) or equivalent national clearance that would qualify for CTS (eg DV)
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
* Minimum 5 years' experience working 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. Demonstrate the ability 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 these operating systems (Windows 7/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Redhat 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

Desired:
* 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, Redhat Linux 5,6,7; Solaris 10/11)
* Experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framwork and Continous 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 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 welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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