Job Details
Position: Engineer (ICT Systems Operations, Administration, and Maintenance)
About Us: Join our team at NATO in Norfolk, Virginia, and play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our ICT systems. We're looking for a skilled Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of our network infrastructure, providing exceptional support to our users and contributing to the ongoing improvement of our services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute assigned work orders, maintaining SLA targets with local interventions as directed.
- Provide superior customer service, employing effective communication techniques.
- Install and configure Desktop Services and serve as the initial point of contact for network users.
- Act as the Incident Manager, overseeing corrective actions for network incidents.
- Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of Desktop Services to support incident management.
- Conduct testing and evaluation of supported hardware and software.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to determine support requirements for new features or applications.
- Prepare activity reports and recommendations for upper management review.
- Direct the creation of documentation critical to network usage and stability.
- Ensure Service Desk personnel are properly trained.
- Perform Incident Support Request lifecycle services affecting end-users.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance the customer experience.
- Support Problem Management by performing corrective actions under the Section Head's direction.
- Contribute to recommendations for Continued Service Improvement and procurement processes.
Requirements:
- Higher Secondary education with completed higher vocational training in information systems engineering or related discipline, or Secondary education with completed advanced vocational training in the same discipline.
- Formal technical or professional certification with 2 years of function-related experience, or professional qualification or accreditation with 3 years of post-related experience.
- At least 3 years of recent practical experience within a CIS Service Operations environment.
- At least 1 year of recent practical experience in configuring, installing, and troubleshooting industry-standard desktop Windows Operating Systems.
- At least 1 year of recent experience in PC Hardware Systems, with a good understanding of Intel x64 bit systems configuration and performance monitoring.
- Good working knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols and Standards, and experience with Office Automation Solutions.
Desired Skills:
- Formal qualification in PC hardware repair and configuration.
- Formal training in LAN and PAN computer operations.
- Knowledge of NATO CIS policy, procedures, and organization.
- Working knowledge of ITIL processes and procedures.
- Familiarity with ITU-T standards and recommendations.
- Practical experience in diagnosing deficiencies in networks and associated equipment.
- Experience in working in a Service desk environment.
- Prior experience in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Working model: Off-site
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Contract Length: 1100 hours
Remarks: NATO Secret Clearance Required
Security Clearance: A security clearance is required.