C003752 Principal Technician (Facilities Management) (NS) - TUE 15 Oct

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Job description

Deadline Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024

Requirement: Principal Technician (Facilities Management)

Location: Norfolk, VA, US

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Not to Exceed Rate: 60 EUR

Total Scope of the request (hours): 350

Required Start Date: 25 November 2024

End Contract Date: 31 December 2024

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

Under the direction of the Head of Enablers Section, the contractor:

Evaluates placement results of staff and equipment according to space planning and requirements;

Monitors environmental, safety and equipment requirements and conditions;

Monitors and updates processes and procedures to develop and maintain security in the workplace;

Interacts with customers and vendor support staff to resolve complicated problems;

Participates in coordinating the design and construction of new or enhanced facilities;

Tests and evaluates various types of exterior and interior security devices and systems;

Proposes and implements reasonable and appropriate security measures;

Assist in coordination with legal counsel in response to litigation claims;

Conducts investigations of internal thefts and vandalism;

Works with all major types of premises security practices, tools, and technologies;

Oversees specific initiatives and practices that enlist employees in loss prevention efforts;

Serves as the Data Center Manager, tracking all inbound / outbound equipment and materials to maintain positive accountability;

Coordinates Data Center facility management support (HVAC filter replacement, facility power, etc.) with host nation entities;

Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for the CSU Norfolk Data Center;

Creates Bill of Materials (BoM) for facility related requirements;

Attend meetings working in partnership with different stakeholders to deliver services and meet customer requirements;

Adheres to and provides oversight of Health & Safety requirements during all Data Center activities;

Acts as the CSU Norfolk technical liaison with outside contractors for all electrical, environmental or other facilities-related infrastructure work supporting NCI Agency controlled Data Centers and Communications closets;

Maintains sound knowledge of implemented technologies, applicable NATO policies and industry standards;

Oversees vehicle fleet contracts with servicing and maintenance providers;

Prepares and tracks vehicle servicing schedules to minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with regulations;

Contributes to budgeting and expenditure planning and monitoring;

Deputize for higher grade staff;

Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience;

Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience;

At least 3 years technician level experience installing information technology related facilities, such as server farms or technical control facilities, including equipment racks, equipment and cabling;

Proven experience working inside and/or supporting a Data Center;

Practical experience in the implementation, testing and maintenance of modern communications, or information systems in a LAN and WAN environment;

Knowledge of bonding and grounding requirements for communications equipment racks;

Experience utilizing power tools such as drills, electric screw drivers, metal cutting / grinding devices;

Good knowledge of UTP, Fibre Optic, Serial and Coaxial cabling standards and limitations;

Good knowledge of recent technological developments in communication management systems and LAN / WAN environment;

Experience of preparing technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures;

Experience managing vehicles, optimizing their use and scheduling maintenance

Experience with Facilities Management;

Experience with Premises Security.

Desirable Experience and Education:

Design experience with all power aspects required to support a medium sized Data Center;

Design experience with all environmental aspects, including cooling, to support a medium sized Data Center;

Design experience with uninterruptable power (both generator and battery) power fault tolerant solutions to support a medium sized Data Center and Communication closets;

Experience with configuration management tools and software such as: Patch Manager, Cable solve and Microsoft Visio;

Experience working in ITIL environment and familiar with the concepts (certification would be a plus);

Certified Data Center Design Professional (or equivalent);

ASIS Facility Security Design (or equivalent);

Extensive knowledge of NATO TEMPEST zoning requirements;

Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.

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