MPS Technician

Project overview

MPS Technician

Somerset, UK- On-site

Contract Opportunity

Security-Cleared Environment

We are seeking an experienced MPS Technician to support a NATO project based in Yeovilton, UK. The successful candidate will provide hands-on IT infrastructure support, systems administration and technical troubleshooting across a range of enterprise IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Experience

Desirable Skills

Contract Details

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• Administer VMware vCenter, ESXi and Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and server infrastructure.
• Maintain network switches, firewalls and connectivity.
• Support VEEAM backups, VDI, VMware Horizon View, thin clients and print servers.
• Install, configure and maintain server and client applications.
• Support SQL Server, SharePoint Server, Trellix ePO and DLP.
• Maintain specialist systems, messaging services and GPS time servers.
• Manage PKI certificate renewals and support encrypted drives and secure devices.
• Provide Service Desk support, troubleshoot technical issues and maintain system documentation.
• Extensive Microsoft Windows Server administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience in network maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Advanced Workstation administration and desktop support skills.
• Significant IT Service Desk and end-user support experience.
• Ability to manage multiple IT systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent professional experience
• Current UK Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
• Experience with VMware vCenter, ESXi and VEEAM Backup.
• Knowledge of Dell switches, firewalls and Trellix ePO.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, SharePoint Server and VMware Horizon View.
• Experience with PKI certificates and secure IT environments.
• Knowledge of NATO IT security policies and ITIL service management.
• Location: Yeovilton, UK
• fully on-site
• Project: NATO
• Contract end date: 31 December 2026 (Initially)
• Total scope: 320 hours
• Working hours: Monday-Thursday, 08:30-17:00; Friday, 08:30-15:00
• Clearance: Current UK SC or DV clearance required, subject to project eligibility and verification.

Project details

• Start: 02/11/2026
• Location: Somerset, UK, GB