System Administrator

The System Administrator will administer integration and test platforms supporting NATO's Digital Endeavour, focusing on capability upgrades, site deployments, and IT infrastructure performance. The role involves troubleshooting Microsoft OS issues, applying automation tools, and supporting hardware/software maintenance and vulnerability resolution.

Responsibilities

• Administer integration and test platforms, supporting capability upgrades and site deployments.
• Design, verify, document, and amend software configurations using agreed standards and tools.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft OS-related issues and PowerShell-based configurations.
• Monitor and ensure performance of IT infrastructure and apply automation tools where applicable.
• Contribute to hardware installation, software systems maintenance, and vulnerability resolution.
• Conduct risk assessments and support higher-grade roles, including briefing and managing technical teams.

Requirements

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years of post-related experience or secondary education with 5 years of post-related experience.
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server, WSUS, MECM, Active Directory, ADFS, and PowerShell.
• Background in provisioning IaaS/PaaS across hybrid cloud environments, with infrastructure automation expertise.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and versioning platforms like GitLab or GitHub.
• Skills in troubleshooting hardware/software systems effectively and collaboratively.
• Desirable qualifications such as Kubernetes/OpenShift, VMware, or Azure/AWS Certifications.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.

Skills

• MS Windows Server
• WSUS
• MECM
• Active Directory
• ADFS
• PowerShell
• IaaS Provisioning
• PaaS Provisioning
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• Infrastructure Automation
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitLab
• GitHub
• Hardware troubleshooting
• System Troubleshooting
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• VMware
• Azure Certifications

Languages

English