Principal Technician (Infrastructure and Database Administration) at EMW, Inc.

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Location: Konak, Izmir
Type: Contract
Level: senior
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

Principal Technician responsible for infrastructure and database administration in NATO networks at an on-site Izmir, Türkiye location. The role provisions and maintains infrastructure services, virtualized environments, Windows and Linux systems, Active Directory, databases, Exchange, storage, backup and recovery, patching, monitoring, incident resolution, and project work. It requires an active NATO SECRET clearance, Turkish work eligibility, and either relevant higher vocational training with three years of post-related experience or secondary education with five years of post-related experience. The engagement runs from 21 September 2026 through 31 December 2026, with a total requested scope of 550 hours.

Required Skills

Infrastructure management
Server virtualization
Active Directory
Windows/Linux administration
Database administration
SCCM patching
PowerShell
Backup and storage
Exchange administration
NATO SECRET clearance

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline, or secondary education; additionally requires 3 years of post-related experience with higher vocational training or 5 years with secondary education.
Required Previous Experiences: 3 years of post-related experience with higher vocational training, or 5 years with secondary education
Practical experience in IT infrastructure and capacity management
Systems or virtual infrastructure administration in an international environment
Preferred Qualifications: Currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
NATO Logistics COI Services support experience
SCOM, SCCM, and Oracle Enterprise Manager experience
MCSA/E equivalent or listed Microsoft certifications
ITIL v4 Foundation and Intermediate
VMware Certified Professional certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills