Kestrel In-Service Support.

Descriptions

Radio masts. Radio Masts.The current contract is for the Provision of Support and Maintenance to operational network systems known as Kestrel. The systems are based in various locations around the world (Op Herrick, Salisbury Plain and Blandford Training School) providing 24/7/365 telephone support to Kestrel Network contract which expires in April 2013. Due to operational requirements there is a requirement to extend the current Service Design Authority (SDA) activity within the existing Kestrel Network contract from 1.5.2014 – 31.3.2015. (11 months) to cover the following areas.The SDA will be the author and custodian of all Kestrel Safety documentation, including the Safety Case, hazard log in line with In-Service reporting. Take ownership of the Joining Rules for the Kestrel Network ensuring no 3rd party utilises the Kestrel Network without meeting the requirements of connection. Manage the Password Schema and issue changes to the schema every 6 months, reporting faults, propose corrective action, have knowledge of the cryptographic technology AEP IP cryptographic devices, be fully conversant with the accreditation status as per DSAS Accreditor's and liaise with the MOD Networks Team Security Advisor to maintain the Kestrel Risk Management and Accreditation Document set. The SDA shall ensure that any planned changes to network configuration comply with the limitations/criteria of Kestrels approved accreditation status and highlight to the authority any changes that are in contravention of the accreditation. The SDA shall have the ability to model the current network laydown and any proposed changes to that network, provide training and technical/maintenance support to enable the Authority to maintain currency of skills and knowledge and shall review all proposed changes to the Kestrel Network, conduct impact assessments and recommend that the Authority accepts or rejects these proposals. The SDA shall be responsible for the generation, maintenance and retention of project documentation for all sites, specifically Configuration Management (CM) Network Schemes.