Section Head (Communication and Network Systems)

• Directing and overseeing the full-spectrum lifecycle sustainment of NATO Network & IS, ensuring the successful completion of all 3rd-level engineering tasks and maintenance activities across the NATO AOR;
• Serving as the authority for configuration management, ensuring that all changes to complex software and hardware configurations are validated and synchronized across the CSSC and FSPs to maintain system integrity;
• Providing high-level technical leadership in systems analysis and complex fault rectification; developing and presenting engineered solutions and change proposals to senior stakeholders and higher headquarters.

Do you have experience in VMware?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * A Bachelor's degree at a university of recognised standing in a related discipline (such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering) OR Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience of interest to the NCI Agency; this requires at least 10 years of extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;

• At least 6 years of post-related, progressive experience in the engineering, implementation, and 3rd-level sustainment of complex Networking and Information Systems (NIS);
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role, with a proven ability to manage technical teams and handle personnel performance evaluations (PMD cycle).

Desirable:

• Certifications in server infrastructure or virtualization (e.g., MCSE / Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or equivalent);
• A senior-level industry certification in networking (e.g., CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional or equivalent) with a focus on routing, switching, or infrastructure;
• A recognized project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner or PMP).