· Industry Certification from CISCO at least equal to a CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Relevant University Degree and/or 3 years of experience performing similar duties
· Experience supporting and troubleshooting of L2/L3 Network Environments
· Experience with managing firewalls including configuring and updating access and filter lists and troubleshooting connectivity issues
· Knowledge of hardware installation (cabling, racking, labelling, upgrading, maintaining, troubleshooting…)
· Hands on experience and good understanding of network protocols and equipment
· Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis
· Experience with configuring and managing VPNs
· Experience in documentation of solutions, maintaining user/administration guides and step-by-step instructions
· Good understanding of Windows and Linux network stack
· Experience with industry standard network management tools (e.g. Solar Winds, Splunk, etc...)
· Experience with operating a Virtual Network Environment

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
· Hands on experience with application layer firewalls
· Security certifications, such as CEH, Com TIA sec+ or equivalent
· Experience with other network devices (e.g. data diodes, SATCOM)
· Knowledge of the principles of command and control (C2) systems
· Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
· Experience with centralized security software management tools (Mc Afee e Po, Symantec EP. etc.)
· Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

DUTIES/ROLE:
· Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
· Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and other network problems
· Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
· Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
· Conferring with network users about solving existing problems
· Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems
· Coordinating and configuring computer network access and use
· Configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software
· Administering Wi-Fi network, resolving issues and responding to technical and security incidents
· Management of network firewalls and boundary security devices, client VPN