CIS ADMINISTRATOR - SECURITY CLEARED

Requirement Description
Under the direction of Staff Officer (Plans), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
*Researches, compiles and collects data for use in preparation of reports and briefings as requested;
*Utilises and maintains the configuration control of Plans Branch Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and supporting documentation;
*Deputizes the Operations Centre Security Officer;
*Acts as Operations Centre CIS Point of Contact (CIS POC), responsible for the custody, control and safekeeping of all CIS assets issued to the assigned inventory account(s);
*Updates and maintains databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and customers' information;
*Co-ordinates, organizes and attends meetings, prepares minutes and monitors follow-up activities as requested;
*Monitors processes and schedules related to the Plans outputs, products and tasks;
*Prepares and processes confidential information;
*Assists in managing, updating and further developing internal databases as well as SharePoint website;
*Generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical reports;
*Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software;
*Maintains Plans calendar/schedules;
*Performs a variety of Plans administrative duties (e.g. leave recording, meeting organization, reservations, office supply and equipment orders, etc.), including preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g., travel requests, expense claims, vouchers, visa applications, etc.);
*Assists in recording and managing Ops Centre staff training requests, to include details of all courses scheduled, staff participating as well as training location;

Skills and Experience
Experience and Education:
*Vocational training at a higher level in a relevant discipline with 3 years related experience or secondary education diploma with 3 years of related experience;
*At least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in the duties related to the function of the post;
*Good experience in the area of CIS security;
*Good experience in inventory management and control;
*Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications (mainly Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Outlook and OneDrive) as well as calculators, printers, and other office equipment;
*Familiar in creation and management of SharePoint lists, libraries as well as basic page customizations;
*Good experience to format, compose, finalize reports, documents, and other office written materials;
*Good experience to organize files and other records;
*Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner;
*Ability to handle multiple assignments with attention to the details;
*Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
*ITIL v3 2011 Foundation certificate or similar IT Service Management certification.

Desirable Experience and Education:
*Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
*Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT;
*Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) responsibilities and organization;
*Successfully completed the NATO CIS Orientation Course;
*Successfully completed the Cyber Defence - NATO CIS Security Officer (CISSO) Course;
*Prior experience as NATO Divisional CIS Point of Contact (CIS POC);
*Prior experience in NATO INFOSEC practices.


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.

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