LAD-T Skype Engineer

We are currently working on a tender for a client on behalf of the MOD.  Starting in February 2023 for 12 months outside of IR35, based onsite at MOD Corsham, Wiltshire we require candidates who hold current, valid SC Clearance  to fill the following contract: LAD-T SKYPE ENGINEER (EDP131) The LAD-T Skype Engineer will be experienced in the delivery of Skype for the LAD-T solution and will be responsible for:

• Installation, configuration, maintenance, administration, and support of  Skype services in the LAD-T solution Production and review of all levels of design artefacts. Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities. Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have at significant experience of the following:

• Installation, configuration, maintenance, administration, and support of Microsoft Skype for business in a defence environment Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure focussing on IP Technology technologies from major vendors on Cisco Unified Communications and Microsoft Skype for Business (certification ideal) Excellent knowledge of Unified Communications environments with a focus on mobility and ability to integrated with existing environment Knowledge of dependent IP telephony devices e.g. SBAs and SBCs Active Directory and Windows Server knowledge DNS, DHCP, load balancer, firewall and TCPIP port knowledge NATO voice systems Working in an Agile delivery model and working in a fast moving, developing environment with operational priorities. 

• Experience with Skype implementations that conforms to both JSP and NATO STANAG standards.  Experience working with NATO to deliver NATO NS voice and video (if required) services

• Have excellent communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences Have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Hold a current SC clearance and be prepared to undergo DV clearance. Competent in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications, and experience In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of: Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS). Poly Clarity Real Presence SKYPE Cisco Call Manager SKYPE Unified Communications IP Crypto The Atlassian Toolset – JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects.

• Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments Obtained CISCO CCNP Networking qualification within the last five years and be highly skilled and conversant with: CISCO Switches CISCO Routers VLANS QoS OSPF BGP VOIP MCU (Multi Point Conference Unit) Session Border Controllers CISCO CUBE