Senior Technical Lead

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MCR is a fast-growing global company headquartered in McLean, VA that supports defense and civilian agencies, NATO, and European ministries that face some of the most complex mission challenges in the world. If you are the best at what you do, we are looking for you. At MCR, you will contribute to programs and projects that matter—to your career, to your fellow citizens, and to your nation. You will use the latest technologies, techniques, and tools. You will be trusted to work independently and make decisions. You’ll be rewarded with top-tier compensation and benefits.

Do you have experience as Senior Technical Lead? Are you looking to play a meaningful role in a creative environment? If so, we are searching for someone like you to join our team of experts supporting NATO!

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Your daily role responsibilities with our company will be as follows:

• Working across the Service Line and externally within the Agency to achieve Operational CIS Technical coordination and coherence throughout the projects and services portfolio;
• Guiding and directing multidisciplinary technical teams on compliance, standardisation and coherence of services and products;
• Serves as recognised Subject Matter Expert (SME) and advisor to customers and potential customers on technical matters related to the Operational CIS capabilities, analysing user requirements and translating them into technical solutions;
• Acts as the interface between the technical team and the management;
• Responsible for the preparation of technical specifications, in the evaluation of bidders proposals and the testing and acceptance of systems;
• Works collaboratively with Technology Partners in developing business solutions and endorsing new technologies ;
• Maintains and develops knowledge in relation to the intellectual competencies specified above;
• Gives scientific briefings and presentations; writes and/or reviews scientific papers and articles for publication;
• Plans, prepares and, where required, hosts formal and informal visits and meetings with representatives of military, civilian and industrial organisations;
• Represents the Agency, as directed, in NATO-related committees, working groups and panels, seminars, workshops, etc.;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

If you have passion for the work described above, here are the basic qualifications we are looking for:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience.
• Experience in planning, design, system engineering and implementation of communication aspects of C4ISR systems;
• Experience covering the following technologies and disciplines:
  • Modern digital communication networking techniques, protocols and standards; communication networks specification, design and testing, with an emphasis on IP networks, including IPv6 and QoS;
  • Infrastructure hosting and storage and associated virtualization technologies.
  • From Element (Network, Communication and Infrastructure systems) Management Tools supporting up to Modern Enterprise level Service Management and Control techniques;
• Environmental and Climatic protection measures and best practices for IT equipment.
• Certified in at least two of the following:
  • ITIL Foundation
  • PRINCE 2
  • TOGAF or Archimate 3 Practitioner;
• Sound knowledge and application of ITIL or COBIT principles and methodologies applicable to effective Service Management and Control;
• A demonstrated ability to work in, and to make a significant scientific and technical contribution to the Agency’s programme of work or equivalent areas;
• Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e. deployable CIS, network design, switched multimedia networks, and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial standards.
• In possesision of an active National and/or NATO Secret security clearance

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Methodologies and tools for communication networks and Infrastructure Services analysis;
• Knowledge and recent experience of Business Process Design;
• Design and documentation of communication and Infrastructure systems and services;
• Experience in managing R&D projects;
• Proven ability to initiate and successfully develop new business;
• Understanding of security considerations in commercial or military communication systems.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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