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Network Administrator - LAN Services

• Job Description: Network Administrator - LAN Services
• *Role:** Network Administrator - LAN Services
• *Location:** Bydgoszcz, Poland
• *Start Date:** 26 May 2025
• *Contract Length:** Base Year until 31 Dec 2025, with possibility of extension until end of 2028
• *Bid Closes:** 23 April 2025
• *Security Clearance Required:** NATO SECRET

Profile

Provision of CIS network administration (LAN) services.

• Duties
• Incident Resolution: Timely resolution of incidents in line with SLA. Perform root cause analysis to reduce recurring issues.
• Network Administration: Day-to-day management of LAN hardware and software. Ensure functionality of locally installed COTS hardware.
• Troubleshooting: Lead technical troubleshooting efforts. Provide guidance to team members.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate network configurations and technical documentation. Document cable plant, interconnections, staff roles, etc.
• Reporting & Proposals: Provide improvement reports and configuration control data. Support Section Head with recommendations and technical input.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance plans.
• Configuration & Asset Management: Adhere to NATO asset/configuration policies. Maintain accurate inventories of network assets.
• Meetings & Coordination: Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives. Coordinate with other teams and follow NATO processes.

• Requirements
• *Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET clearance is required.
• *General Requirements:**
• Professional, courteous, and able to communicate effectively in English (standard 3333).
• Capable of handling and operating NATO-furnished equipment responsibly.
• Must report to and receive direction from designated NATO personnel.
• *Qualifications:**
• Higher vocational training plus 3 years of post-related experience, OR
• Secondary education plus 5 years of post-related experience.
• *Technical Skills:**
• Experience in LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi technologies.
• Proficient with network tools, statistics, and performance monitoring.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 (Ethernet, VLANs, STP) and Layer 3 (IP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Familiarity with protocols: DNS, DHCP, QoS, SNMP, VPN, AD, VRRP.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, HP, Juniper devices.
• Experience with cabling standards and wireless network deployment.
• *Certifications (preferred/required):**
• CISCO (CCNA) certification.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• *Additional Experience:**
• Windows Server administration, Active Directory, MS Exchange.
• VMware and virtualization platforms.

• Working Model & Hours
• *Performance Period:**

Base Year: 26 May 2025 – 31 December 2025 (up to 8 sprints)

• Option Years: 2026, 2027, 2028 (each with up to 12 sprints)
• *Sprint-Based Model:**

• Each sprint equates to approximately 1 month of work, with tasks defined during sprint planning.
• *Working Hours:**

Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:30. Some weekend support may be required (maximum 10 days per year).