Senior Technician (System Administration) - 2 posts

Schedule: Full-time

LOCATION: NATO INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE AND RECONAISSANCE FORCE (NISRF), Sigonella, Italy

DIVISION: CIS Squadron

TITLE: Senior Technician (System Administration) - 2 posts

GRADE: G10

SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO COSMIC TOP S E C R E T

1. POST CONTEXT

NATO nations have chosen to acquire a wide area ground surveillance asset based on a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV). The system chosen is based on a uniquely designed RQ4-4D (Global Hawk) with the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Programme (MP-RTIP) as the primary sensor, a ground segment including deployable assets, and a supporting communications architecture dedicated to filling some of NATO'S Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JISR) needs.

The SW is responsible for critical support functions and activities to maintain operational readiness in NISRF.

The Communication and Information Systems Squadron executes maintenance and troubleshooting of all organic CIS capabilities and assets in the MOB and in deployed locations with a 24/7 approach.

The Communication and Information Systems Technology Branch providing all necessary user support regarding to all system administrations and internal networks.

The section is responsible for the administration and maintenance of all Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Core and capabilities not delivered at hand-over server and client architecture and the user administration in all these systems.

Provides engineering level support for ISR systems administration and software maintenance.

The Senior Technician reports to OGS SCIC 0010 - Section Head (System Administration) - OR-8

2. DUTIES

The incumbent's duties are:

Supports the System Administration team responsible for ISR system administration and software maintenance.

Supports users with regards to rights and roles distribution and software issues.

Supports Exploitation Systems team in the maintenance of the exploitation systems.

Acts as trainer with regards to the System Administration specific features for the NISRF Training Center.

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days, and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.

The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.

The work is normally performed in a Operational Airbase with possible access to runways aircraft hard standing areas.

Normal Working Conditions apply.

The risk of injury is categorised as No Risk.

The work is normally performed in Shifts.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training which might lead to a formal qualification with 2 years experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience

Deeper knowledge of server/client installations and virtual environments and be knowledgeable with regards to IP-based networks.

Experience with LINUX systems.

Experience assisting in database administration.

Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of “professional” in Listening, Reading and "functional" in Speaking and Writing (SLP 3322 based on NATO standards).

DESIRABLE

Expert knowledge of LINUX

Expert knowledge of Virtualization

4. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILE

Personal Attributes

Able to work with little to no supervision. Routine, but occasionally new situations/unprecedented problems require to be resolved with reliable professional support to ensure efficient and continuous supply services and support functions. Applies experience and judgment to analyze and investigate occurring discrepancies. Only difficult problems are referred to the supervisor. The incumbent is expected to be flexible and alert with a natural tendency for working conscientiously and accurately in every detail. Expected to integrate in a team and to promote team spirit. Required to communicate effectively at all levels with tact and diplomacy within a multicultural environment.

Professional contacts

Regular professional contacts with others inside and/or outside immediate organisation on functional matters. Solicits/gives information and provides advice/guidance. May negotiate at own level and should use initiative. Could commit the organisational element to a course of action. May involve working contact with representatives of member or partner nations. Requires normal courtesy, understanding and tact in dealing with others.

Contribution to Objectives

The work involves the analysis and research of a complete task with recommendations affecting the plans and management of the organisational element or, for a higher score, of the organisation itself. May influence the decision to obligate resources of the organisation. Direct impact on the work and objectives of the organisation. Some responsibility for resource management. May be able to commit expenditure up to a given ceiling without prior authorisation.

5. CONTRACT

The successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. NATO-serving staff members will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPRs).

The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G10 in Italy is Euro 4,041.51 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.

6. HOW TO APPLY:

NISRF uses NATO Talent Acquisition Platform.

In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within HQ JFC Naples.

Note that once you create your profile, you will be able to use it to apply for other vacancies within NATO.

Employment pre-requisites:

Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:

· They are nationals of a NATO member country

· They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.

Additional information:

A NATO security clearance of the level required by the position, and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities. The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS). For info please visit