# C004837 Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist (NS) - THU 2 Jul RELAUNCH

**Company:** [EMW, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rxTcVwBJTwXzUuxD5bzFUW.md)
**Location:** Norfolk, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** AAS

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## Description

**Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons:**

-   No suitable, candidate profile is mainly based network skills. Missing experience in GPO, Application deployment , and servers. His current Windows server experience is missing Windows 2012, 2019, 2022 and 2025.
-   No suitable, candidate profile is oriented to desktop/user support. Missing experience in DBA, Windows/Linux server maintenance and Interrogability.
-   No suitable, candidate profile is oriented to desktop/user support. Missing experience in: Installing apps on servers, GPO's, Linux and Trellix troubleshooting. These skills are needed to support the FAS applications.
-   Not suitable, candidate profile more oriented for IT audits and Cloud engineering tasks. Candidate is an architect, but missing the application installation experience.
-   No suitable, candidate profile is mainly based network skills. Missing experience in Application installation, application interoperability DNS, DHCP and GPO’s

**Deadline Date:** Thursday 2 Jul 2026

**Requirement:** Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist

**Location:** Norfolk, VA, US

**Full Time On-Site:** Yes

**Time On-Site:** 100%

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 700

**Required Start Date:** 3 August 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET

**Duties & Role:**  

-   Administer COI/FAS systems, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance with Service Level Agreements;
-   Configure, maintain, and optimize Windows/Linux servers, databases (SQL/Oracle), and supporting enterprise services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS);
-   Provide technical guidance and ensuring interoperability for FAS and C2 systems;
-   Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system, application, and database incidents in a timely manner;
-   Support execution of NATO exercises by implementing and adapting system configurations;
-   Automate administrative and operational tasks using scripting tools to improve efficiency;
-   Perform system maintenance, updates, and security hardening, including vulnerability identification and mitigation;
-   Provide technical support to end-users and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple domains;
-   Document configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
-   Some lifting of equipment (up to 25lbs) and physical work (desk installations) might be required.

## Requirements

**Skill, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
-   Extensive experience managing and administering COI/FAS systems, including support to NATO exercises and ensuring interoperability across commands
-   Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, system configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening
-   Advanced database management skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and enterprise IT services (DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS)
-   Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript) for automation and operational efficiency
-   Proven troubleshooting, system optimization, and end-user support capabilities in mission-critical environments
-   SME-level knowledge of NATO C2 systems, ICT architectures, cybersecurity practices, and experience working in multinational environments.
-   Language requirements: A thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.