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.
