About this role
Deadline Date: Monday 9 November 2026
Requirement: MPS Technician
Location: Yeovilton, GB
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 320
Required Start Date: 7 December 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET
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.
Specific Working Conditions: The site is small and you will work with 4 other IT staff. Usual working hours: 0830 – 1700hrs Mon – Thurs; 0830 –1500hrs Fri with 30 minute lunchbreak (negotiable). 38hr working week with some flexibility on start and finish times.
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
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The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
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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.
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Extensive Windows Server Administration experience
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Intermediate Network maintenance and configuration experience
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Advanced Workstation System Administration experience
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Significant IT Service Desk Support experience
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Experience working on multiple IT systems simultaneously in a fast moving dynamic environment, while being able to react quickly to user needs. Desired Skills:
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Knowledge of NATO IT Security Policies, Directives & Guidance
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Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
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Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.
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ITIL v3 Foundation
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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.