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Introduction

NATO CIS SERVICES AGENCY/SYSTEM MANAGEMENT DIVISION (NCSA/SMD) has the responsibility to provide Systems Engineering, Configuration and Quality Management support to those IT Systems and Applications fielded in NATO. Current requirement is in support of the Transmission Infrastructure Section (TIS).

Scope of the Project

Transition of the current Secure NATO IP WAN Network (of est. 300 Routers) with a group of CISCO 7206 Backbone Routers (still interconnected with Serial Links) and Hardware IP encryption devices plus the adjacent CISCO Serial Access Routers will create a QoS, Management and Multicast environment.

For this implementation effort we require consultancy support to take over and standardize the full network, to enable the contractor to deliver and implement the new Routers in a fast and efficient manner.  These contractors will assist as well central NCSA to cope with the expected workload during cutover to the new Network.

Objectives

The deliverables can be described as network consultancy to perform level two technical support and cut over support resulting in a well documented Network Configuration Baseline to enable in future an efficient Network Management.

Network Controller:

As a Network Controller, you will be part of a team of full-time consultants working in a shift schedule to augment the NCC-P (Network Control Centre Primary) team to provide 24/7 coverage in Network Monitoring of the NGCS-PTC and SAR Networks.

Essential Skills:

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)/ even if expired in recent timeframe
• Experience with router programming / management in Networks
• Knowledge of OSPF
• UNIX / Solaris contact
• HP-OV contact
• Understanding of the concept of QoS in IP-Networks
• English SLP level 3333

Desirable skills:

• CCNP (CISCO Certified Network Professional)
• Knowledge and experience with IP packet encryption
• Experience of systems implementation  in the NATO environment
• Experience of installing of the TCE 621 IP Crypto would be an asset
• Solaris 8 experience / certification
• HP-OV experience / certification
• CISCO works experience
• Remedy AR contacts
• Netscout contacts
• 3Com/  Bay Networks experience

Security Clearance

The minimum security clearance that consultants must have is NATO Secret (or national equivalent).  However, contractors must be eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Applications

Applications should be submitted no later than 29^th August 2005.

Applicants must be nationals of NATO countries.

Follow this link to apply.

Gerald Kelberg