ISS Microsoft Remote Desktop Service (RDS) Specialist

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Who Speclialist Work With Civilian and contractors within the ISS Security Infrastructure Cyber CySAFA team. What Specialists Work On The experts will be responsible for designing and providing architectural expertise for the implementation of Microsoft RDS into an existing Hadoop architecture for a major cyber defence project. The work will include the production and maintenance of the high level and low level designs for the solution, ensuring alignment with wider project direction. Where the Work Takes Place ARK Datacentres, Spring Park, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9GB Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Tasking will take place from Corsham . Standard office hours, the working day is 8 hours to include 30 minutes for lunch. Day visits may be required to CGI, Reading. Travel and subsistence will be provided for off-site working at MoD Civilian Rates. All resources will be provided and access to the organisation's IT system; no personal or company laptops will be permitted on site. No other expenses will be payable. No remote working permitted. Work Location ARK Datacentres, Spring Park, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9GB Security Clearance SC clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting due to the projects the individual is required to work with. SC status must be valid for the duration of the contract. SC, BPSS or Disclosure Scotland is not acceptable and the Authority will NOT sponsor Clearance. Additional T&Cs Intermediaries legislation applies to this assignment (Inside IR35), take this into account when choosing your candidate and ensure they are aware at the outset. We aim to get feedback to you within ONE week of the advert closing. The Authority WILL NOT sponsor SC Clearance, it must be in place and valid for the duration. Candidates who make the shortlist will be asked to provide a Work History, a template will be issued for this. Only T&S will be paid no other expenses. No remote working. Flexible start date for right candidate! Skills & Experience A proven track record in designing and implementing Hortonworks, 25% A proven track record in designing and implementing Microsoft RDS thin-client solutions, 25% Experience of delivering in an Agile (Scrum) framework, 15% Have know-how of how to identify and raise project dependencies, whilst working in a wider team with multiple projects in-flight, 10% Nice to Haves Previous experience of working on cyber defence projects, 5% Familiarity with ARK Datacentres / Crown Hosting facilities, 5% Have ability to evaluate information and present in such a way that is easily understood by the target audience, including through written and oral communication, 5% Have ability to own issues and drive them to resolution. Provide direction to inform sound decisions based on business priority and technical feasibility, 5% Have ability to think creatively and be able to articulate innovative ideas to solving complex business and IT problems, 5% No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Experience working with Ministry of Defence IT systems, networks, and end user devices (MODNet, DII, CirtNet, RLI, SLI, Deployed systems). Have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and a positive approach Have the people skills to work with senior stakeholders to secure access to people in their working environment. Easy daily access to MOD Corsham site (for team meetings and during implementation/testing phase) Values and behaviours in line with MOD core values Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet Budget range please submit your day rate. please note that intermediaries legislation applies to this assignment, take this into account when choosing your candidate and ensure they are aware at the outset.