C004837 Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist (NS) - TUE 28 Jul RELAUNCH

Job Description

Job Description

The originally proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons:

• No suitable, candidate profile is mainly based network skills. Missing experience in GPO, Application deployment , and servers. His current Windows server experience is missing Windows 2012, 2019, 2022 and 2025.
• No suitable, candidate profile is oriented to desktop/user support. Missing experience in DBA, Windows/Linux server maintenance and Interrogability.
• No suitable, candidate profile is oriented to desktop/user support. Missing experience in: Installing apps on servers, GPO's, Linux and Trellix troubleshooting. These skills are needed to support the FAS applications.
• Not suitable, candidate profile more oriented for IT audits and Cloud engineering tasks. Candidate is an architect, but missing the application installation experience.
• No suitable, candidate profile is mainly based network skills. Missing experience in Application installation, application interoperability DNS, DHCP and GPO’s

Deadline Date: Tuesday 28 Jul 2026

Requirement: Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist

Location: Norfolk, VA, US

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 700

Required Start Date: 24 August 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

• Administer COI/FAS systems, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance with Service Level Agreements;
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Windows/Linux servers, databases (SQL/Oracle), and supporting enterprise services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS);
• Provide technical guidance and ensuring interoperability for FAS and C2 systems;
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system, application, and database incidents in a timely manner;
• Support execution of NATO exercises by implementing and adapting system configurations;
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using scripting tools to improve efficiency;
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and security hardening, including vulnerability identification and mitigation;
• Provide technical support to end-users and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple domains;
• Document configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
• Some lifting of equipment (up to 25lbs) and physical work (desk installations) might be required.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Extensive experience managing and administering COI/FAS systems, including support to NATO exercises and ensuring interoperability across commands
• Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, system configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening
• Advanced database management skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and enterprise IT services (DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript) for automation and operational efficiency
• Proven troubleshooting, system optimization, and end-user support capabilities in mission-critical environments
• SME-level knowledge of NATO C2 systems, ICT architectures, cybersecurity practices, and experience working in multinational environments.
• Language requirements: A thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.