C004917 License Management and Build QA (NS) - FRI 19 Jun

Deadline Date: Friday 19 June 2026

Requirement: License Management and Build QA

Location: Stavanger, NO

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 836

Required Start Date: 3 August 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:  

• Ensure effective license management and version control of assigned ICT infrastructure
• Coordinate with CSU Change and Configuration Management regarding software licensing, change proposals, approvals, and software releases or updates
• Review and approve local software license requests in support of Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) business requirements in accordance with ESLA criteria
• Maintain JWC and NCST software inventories while ensuring adherence to applicable security policies and standards
• Initiate and manage new software requests and renewal processes to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with stakeholders to secure renewals of local licenses, including obtaining required funding approvals
• Manage QA/QC activities for CIS builds and desktop image builds supporting exercises and operational events
• Conduct QA/QC testing of IT equipment and software prior to deployment and customer handover
• Ensure implementation and compliance of CIS security policies in accordance with exercise and operational documentation
• Lead and supervise technicians conducting internal quality audits and oversee the production of technical non-compliance reports
• Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required
• Plan, schedule own work and monitor work of others – where applicable - within limited time horizons
• Perform other duties as may be required

Specific Working Conditions: Normal office and secured areas below ground; potentially includes shift work. No TDY required/planned.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Strong knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure management, including software licensing and version control processes
• Experience in Change and Configuration Management procedures, including software releases, updates, approvals, and compliance tracking
• Understanding of Enterprise Service Level Agreements (ESLA) and the ability to assess and approve software license requests against defined criteria
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, CIS security policies, and compliance requirements within operational and exercise environments
• Experience in software lifecycle management, including procurement, renewals, funding coordination, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes for CIS builds, desktop image builds, IT equipment, and software systems
• Experience in testing and validation of IT systems prior to operational deployment, exercises, or customer handover
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to identify non-compliances and produce detailed technical audit reports
• Leadership and team management experience, including coordinating technicians and directing quality audit activities
• Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise with internal units, stakeholders, and customers