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First Level IT Support Technician – Communication and Information Systems (CIS)

Organization: NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)

Location: La Spezia, Italy (On-site)

Security Requirement: NATO Security Clearance (required)

We are seeking a motivated and skilled First Level Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support for CMRE's Communication and Information Systems (CIS) both ashore and at sea (including on board research vessels). The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, user-focused IT support in a dynamic international environment that combines scientific research, military, and civilian elements.

Execute day-to-day first-level support of CMRE Communication and Information Systems (CIS) ashore and at sea.

Install, remove, and configure hardware and/or software, including associated connections, following supplied instructions and tools.

Perform system tests, diagnose and correct malfunctions, and document results according to agreed procedures.

Assist with the evaluation of change requests and contribute to investigations of hardware/software installation issues.

Administer, track, log, report, and correct configuration items, components, and changes using established tools and processes.

Conduct configuration audits and perform corrective actions as directed.

Provide 1st line system administration support at the Centre and to deployed installations (e.g., research vessels), in coordination with 2nd line system and network administrators.

Proactively monitor assigned systems, alert 2nd line support in case of performance degradation or outages, and generate availability reports and statistics.

Stay current with IT technologies and trends from an end-user perspective to deliver state-of-the-art support to a scientific workforce.

Vocational training or higher technical qualification in an IT-related discipline.

Experience with IT Service Management platforms (e.g., Solid working knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu).

Detailed knowledge of TCP/IP networking, directory services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).

Working experience with Active Directory and Centrify.

Good knowledge and hands-on experience with data storage systems.

Proven ability to support deployed operations (e.g., at sea) with limited connectivity, while strictly following procedures and maintaining system security.

Experience implementing security controls and frameworks (NCIRC, NCSC, NIST, etc.).

Experience with VMware, Cisco Networking, or EMC SAN storage.

Familiarity with deployment automation tools.

Advanced experience in networking and server maintenance (Linux and Windows).

In-depth knowledge of VMware ESX/vSphere virtualization platform.

Experience supporting computing facilities on maritime platforms.

Advanced knowledge of network technologies.

Good knowledge of ITIL best practices.

Occasional deployments on research vessels may be required.

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