Polaris NPKI Support Wave 1

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION - SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Introduction

NATO Communications and Information Agency

The Agency was established on 1 July 2012 as part of a NATO reform, but its predecessors have been supporting Allied operations long before. Today, NATO is in the midst of a fundamental transformation in the way it performs its mission by more effectively exploiting information technology and reforming its business processes.

We acquire, deploy and defend communications systems for NATO's political decision-makers and Commands; we are on the frontlines against cyber-attacks, working closely with governments and industry to prevent future debilitating attacks

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

LA International has worked directly with NATO and the majority of Systems Integrators, Defence Primes and Consultancies that work within the NATO market for over a decade. This has enabled them to support a significant percentage of NATO projects and programmes which gives them an unparalleled insight into the Sector.

LA International has been appointed as a Prime supplier to the NCI Agency through the Advisory and Assistance Services Framework (A&AS), a contract that enables them to call off Project / Programme Management, Administration & HR, Commercial, ICT, Scientific, Engineering, and Military functional expertise in order to support essential NATO operations.

Requirement Summary

RFQ:4791-0

Job Title:Polaris NPKI Support Wave 1

Location:Mons

Required Security Clearance:NATO Secret

Start Date:01 May 2020

End Date:31 December 2020

Requirement Description

*Manage the NATO wide ITM Registration Authorities

*Manage and control of the lifecycle of end users and devices certificates for ITM project.

*Responsible for PKI system backups and restore of PKI ITM components

*Manage PKI virtualize infrastructure dedicated for ITM

*Manage PKI networking components and ITM networking components

*Manage PKI hardware infrastructure.

*Responsible for the NCIA ITSM ticketing system related to ITM migration parts

*Responsible for WNES- auto enrolment service; Entrust Admin Services especially in context of ITM and potential new services development

*Responsible for DSA LDAP directory service and DirX manager configuration and maintenance in part of user migration to the ITM

*Maintain the day-to-day operations /management /backup of the PKI systems.

*Responsible for the creation of PKI related guidance in context of ITM parts

*Provide technical support and assistance to ITM Operating Authorities.

*Performs other duties as may be required related to Polaris Programme

*Designing of new PKI components for ITM.

*Documenting of all new PKI services for ITM

*Installation and maintenance of ITM/PKI components

Skills and Experience

*Extensive knowledge of modern communication and Internet Protocol (IP) based networking technologies and systems including security aspects.

*3 years extensive experience with PKI System development, design, management.

*Extensive knowledge of Information security and Cryptography (symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption, public key encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, digital certificates).

*Working knowledge of router and switches configuration.

*Practical experience in Windows Servers, RHEL and VMware system administration.

*Knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications.

*Experience with SQL database administration.

*Extensive experience in operating systems backup and restore.

*Practical experience in scripting (Python, Powershell).

*Practical experience in SSL, TLS, and OpenSSL.

Desirable Experience:

*VMware (VCA, VCP) and Linux RHEL system administration

*ISCO CCNA

*Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA).

*Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

*Experience in development and implementation of computer security policies.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.