C002708 Senior Learning Designer (DCIS) (NS) - THU 23 Feb

Deadline Date: 23-FEB-2023

Requirement Title: Senior Learning Designer (DCIS)

Location: Oeiras, PT

Full time on-site: Yes

NATO Grade: A/81

Total Scope of the request (hours): 600

Required Start Date: 27-MAR-2023

End Contract Date: 31-DEC-2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Duties and Role:

Under the direction of the Head of the LDDB, the incumbent will

perform duties such as the following:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert in the Deployable Communications and Information Systems (DCIS) domain
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts and the Senior Learning Advisors to analyze, assess and articulate DCIS specific training needs.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to design learning solutions and coordinate development of DCIS courseware and learning material for NATO Command Structure, NCIA, Nations and Partners.
• Work closely with Learning Advisors to develop training related sections of Project Proposals and Capability Programme Plans (CPPs).
• Design instructional methods, such as demonstrations, interactive exercises, instructional videos, web-based courses, micro—learning, to support effective and efficient learning in conjunction with instructors;
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of DCIS specific learning content, including but not limited to topics as:
  • server infrastructures, including basic networking, storage systems and associated protocols;
  • virtualization technologies based on VMWare, including hyper converged systems;
  • Microsoft Windows Server or Redhat Linux Operating Systems;
  • directory, identity and access management consisting of multiple interconnected and federated active directory domains and forests;
  • advanced DNS resolution server hardening and GPO development;
  • Windows patching and anti-malware update systems
  • networking, cybersecurity, voice & VTC;
  • Microsoft SharePoint environements and NATO IKM frameworks;
  • CISCO Networking equipment configuration;CISCO Unified Communications Solutions;
  • Microsoft Exchange infrastructure; and
  • transmission path fundamentals and technologies.
• Maintain relationships with DCIS stakeholders to stay abreast with technology developments.
• Maintain, design and customise learning materials, resources and documentation to deliver agreed outcomes.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

Mandatory:

• NATO Secret Security Clearance
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in computer science, engineering disciplines, statistics or similar discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least
• Knowledge of and practical experience with deploying, operating and maintaining deployable CIS, such as NATO CALI, Dragonfly and Mini-PoPs
• Experience with working in projects in the DCIS domain, particularly working to meet deadlines and delivering products within budget
• Experience with delivering training on DCIS related topics
• Experience with designing and developing learning solutions and course ware;
• Experience with industry standard development models such as ADDIE or SAT;

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
• Experience with On The Job Training (OJT),
• Experience with conducting Training Needs Analysis
• Experience with online and blended learning technologies,
• Experience with authoring and development tools such as Adobe captivate, Articulate Storyline;
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, or ILIAS etc.
• Experience with AGILE ways of working
• Sound technical knowledge comparable to the following certifications: Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, VMWare VCP, CCNA
• Sound Technical knowledge about NATO COI Systems.
• Previous in depth experience with Ansible configuration management and orchestration tool to manage Linux and Windows systems;
• Expert experience in McAfee ePolicy architectures;
• Experience in Cyber Security, Cyber Defence and boundary protection.
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