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APPENDIX 2 TO REQUEST FOR TENDERS – PRICING SCHEDULE. TENDERERS MUST COMPLETE BY INSERTING THEIR DAILY RATES FOR THE SPECIFIED RESOURCES. TENDERERS SHOULD
INDICATE THOSE CATEGORIES FOR WHICH THEY DO NOT WISH TO COMPETE BY INSERTING “N/A" IN THE PRICING COLUMN.
Areas where
Resources
Required (not
exhaustive –
indicative)
Typical Duties involved (indicative):
Typical Knowledge and Skills Required
(indicative):
Nature and Level of
Qualifications
Required (indicative):
Required level of
recent experience
(indicative):
Lot 1
Systems
Development
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Web Design &
Development
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Programming Support
Program Application Code
COTS software implementation
Applications/System
development
Configure, test debug.
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Identify best use of website
technologies to support the
Department‘s requirements.
Ensure website facilities are
available at all times.
Provide End User support in
how to use the applications.
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Experience designing, building
and implementing applications
solutions using proprietary and
open source frameworks and
products including but not
limited to Microsoft .NET,
SharePoint, PeopleSoft, IBM
Notes, Oracle ADF and Java.
Good communications Skills
Analytical Skills
In-depth knowledge &
experience of a range of CMS
including Sharepoint.
Skills such as Java. ASP. PHP,
HTML XML .NET. CSS etc
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Software
Architect
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Ensure that new systems are
built in a way that best ensures
that functional requirements are
met whilst also ensuring that
service qualities (Performance,
scalability, extensibility etc) for
now and for the future are
achievable.
Review and improve on existing
systems, making use of new
technologies and methodologies
to seek continual improvement
for existing systems.
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Strong communication with both
technical and business teams;
Strong design experience and
technical knowledge; Analytical
and 'joined-up' thinking.
Business process knowledge;
Technical knowledge; Strategic
view of where the business are
going and how technology will
be used to attain that vision.
Provide clear guidance on
project requirements: Provide a
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Typically primary degree
or significant progress
towards same.
Self-motivated, able to
plan & prioritise
workload in order to
achieve deadlines.
Experience:
Typically minimum
two years
Accomplished in internet
technologies and
practices.
In-depth experience and
understanding of a
range of leading CMS
appropriate to corporate
and service-centric
websites.
Current experience in
web development.
Preferably relevant Third
Level Degree Relevant
certifications
Professional
qualifications and/or
industry certification in
their discipline.
Data modelling skills
Inter modular interaction
and necessary
middleware skills for
distributed components
Project management
skills.
Minimum of 3 years’
experience in
working with internet
technologies.
Experience:
Typically 3-8 Years
Tenderers Must
Insert in this
column the
skillset of the
resource
proposed and
the number of
years’
experience
Tenderers Must
Insert in this
column their
tendered daily
rate for each
specified
resource net of
VAT
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Data
Analytics/
Business
Intelligence
Database
Designer/
Administrator
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Web UI/UX
Engineer
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Provide high level guidance and
direction on project work,
making sure that new projects fit
in with an overall strategic
vision.
Data Integration
Data Transformation
Master Data Management
Extract, Transform and Load
Reporting Services
Tableau
Responsible for defining the
detailed database design,
including tables, indexes, views,
constraints, triggers, stored
procedures.
Disaster Recovery, Database
Mirroring, Log Shipping
Lead UI and UX design during
the creation of new websites
and upgrade of existing
websites.
Provide guidance on web UI
design principals to team.
Provide guidance on web UX
principals to team especially in
the context of complex
information navigation and
dissemination.
Work closely with team to
produce high quality websites.
clear business strategy; Provide
training to allow architects to
stay up to speed with new
technology developments
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Experience in developing olap
multi-dimensional databases
Experience in writing MultiDimensional Expressions (MDX)
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Professional
qualifications and/or
industry certification in
their discipline.
Experience:
Typically minimum
three years
Experience designing, building,
implementing and administering
standard database products
including but not limited to
MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL,
DB2, and MySQL.
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Data Modeling,
Database design
Object-Oriented
Analysis and Design
techniques
System Architecture,
including Database and
System performance
tuning, as well as
hardware and network
workload balancing
Database Administration
Capable of generating
web designs that work
well with tablets and
mobile devices.
Capable of generating
responsive designs.
Experience with
Javascript libraries such
as jQuery.
Experience with
Wordpress development
or similar systems.
Experience:
Typically minimum
two years
Professional
qualifications and/or
industry certification in
their discipline.
At least 5 years proven
experience in a complex
environment preferably
including experience in
Experience:
Typically 3-8 Years
Good track record in producing
high quality web designs
especially where information
dissemination is non-trivial;
Good track record in producing
effective cross browser
compatible web designs;
Good knowledge of UI and UX
disciplines;
Good knowledge of HTML5 and
CSS3.
Good graphics skills with tools
such as Photoshop.
Experience of Javascript and
AJAX.
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Minimum of 3 years’
experience in
working with internet
technologies.
Lot 2
Business
Analysis/
Process
Design
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Design and integrate complex
solutions
Analyse and design interfaces
Application development and
systems integration solutions
Task management
Subcontractor management
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Broad knowledge of complex
business operations and
processes, including the ability
to analyse, design and optimise
processes, identify technology
and interface requirements to
support operational processes.
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Business
Process
Improvement
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Project, Risk
and Change
Management
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Develop/execute system
solutions to meet customer
requirements
Expertise and programming
direction to others
Perform needs analysis
Writing technical specifications
for inclusion in RFT
Review existing business
processes
Document proposals for
improvements and efficiencies
Support the people and process
elements of change initiatives
Writing technical specifications
for inclusion in RFT
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The management of iCT
projects, typically involving the
development and
implementation of lCT systems
to meet identified business
needs, acquiring and utilising
the necessary resources and
skills within agreed parameters
of cost, timescales and quality.
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Capability to provide leadership
and technical capabilities in the
delivery of ICT or ICT enabling
initiatives.
In depth knowledge of business
process improvement
methodologies and best
practice.
Excellent Communications Skills
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Senior
Consultancy
Skills and knowledge to perform
needs analysis, financial and
operational analysis, and design
of target operating models and
transition requirements.
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Knowledge of lCT project
management requirements in
Irish public sector environment:
Ability to use project
management methodologies
and tools.
Ability to understand technical
knowledge of the project's main
aspects and other aspects
touched by the project;
Use of methods and techniques
for reporting.
Ability to prepare project
documents that cover project
scoping, plan, risks. resources
and costs
Ability to manage the scope of
the project and ensure projects
are delivered on time, to budget
and to the accepted level of
quality.
Ability to manage the work of the
project team including internal
department resources, third
party suppliers, contractors etc.
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Strategy experts with proven
expertise in researching
technology and operational
trends, and the ability to identify
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a public sector
environment.
Experience in the
application of formal
business analysis
methodologies
Lean 6 Sigma or
equivalent Selfmotivated, able to plan
& prioritise workload in
order to achieve
deadlines.
Business analysis and
project management
skills an advantage.
Project Management
Certification
Educated to degree
level
Self-motivated, able to
plan & prioritise
workload in order to
achieve deadlines.
Experience:
Typically 3-8 Years
Relevant qualifications,
typically primary degree
plus postgraduate/
business certifications
Five years’
experience in
delivery of Customer
Projects, including
large complex
Five years’
experience in
delivery of Customer
Projects, including
large complex
infrastructure
projects.
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ICT Strategy
Development
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Records,
Information
and
Knowledge
Management
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Project
Administration
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Expertise and experience
including the establishment and
operation of standards compliant
service processes and
governance in a complex
customer and supplier
environments.
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Support the ICT Unit in working
with Department Business Units
to develop the Department's lCT
Strategy
Review the Department's ICT
Strategy
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Support the Department with its
initiatives in these areas.
Taxonomy development
Identifying opportunities to
exploit the Department's intranet
to support better records,
information and knowledge
management
Support the administrative
functions of the infrastructure
project,
Provide support to the project
team and also to the overall
Programme Manager.
Individuals must be flexible with
the ability to handle multiple
tasks in a fast-paced IT
implementation project.
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and implement leading edge ICT
solutions that will deliver the ICT
across the public sector.
ICT Governance with skills and
experience including the
definition, development and
implementation of structured ICT
governance and controls in
complex organisational
environments.
Knowledge of Contracting
Authority structure and role
Excellent Communications Skills
Good analytical Skills
infrastructure
projects.
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Knowledge of public sector
records management
requirements and National
Archives obligations.
Knowledge of best practice in
Knowledge Management.
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Project Administration
Updating project issues and
dependencies and following up
with assigned owners.
Diary Management, Report
writing, organising meetings.
Meeting minutes, Document
Filing and Management.
Supporting the Project Manager
in managing and following up
with purchase requirements and
preparing for the weekly Status
meetings.
Support the Project Manager by
facilitating project logistics such
as shipping IT equipment and
travel arrangements.
Possess excellent organisation
skills
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Relevant qualifications,
typically primary degree
plus postgraduate/
business certifications.
Self-motivated, able to
plan & prioritise
workload in order to
achieve deadlines.
Relevant Certifications
Educated to degree
level
Self-motivated, able to
plan & prioritise
workload in order to
achieve deadlines.
Relevant Certifications
Administration skills.
Accomplished in the use
of MS Office Suite
software tools with
particular proficiency in
the use of MS Word, MS
Excel. MS PowerPoint
and MS project
Minimum of 5 years’
experience in
supporting
organisations with
developing ICT
Strategies
Minimum of 5 years’
experience in
supporting
organisations with
Records,
Information
and Knowledge
Management.
2 years’ experience
in a project
Administrator role in
an IT project
environment
QA Analyst
Compliance
Specialist
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Specialist responsibility will be
quality assurance and process
maintenance.
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Defining an overall QA strategy.
Assessing processes, identifying
best practices and creating
procedures and work
instructions.
Promotion of best practice
identified throughout the
programme lifecycle.
Assisting in development and
completion of corrective action
plans.
Participate in the formal reviews
of project requirements.
Control and tracking ensuring
standards are maintained and
adhered to.
Analytical abilities and
experience.
Experience on planning and
scheduling time and resources.
Excellent communication skills.
Independent and autonomous
with the ability to use one’s own
initiative.
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Expertise and experience
including the design, integration
and implementation of secure
application software in complex
software and hardware
environment.
Expertise and experience
including the design,
specification and implementation
of complex, secure information
technology infrastructure and
networks including hybrid cloud
platforms.
Expertise and experience
including the design and
implementation of analytic and
shared information solutions in
complex organisational
environments.
Virtualisation/VM
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Primary degree at a
minimum
ITIL Certification
desirable but not
essential
Experience:
Typically 3-8 Years.
A proven track
record in managing
3 Testing function
and in leading
teams.
Technical degree
MCSE on Windows with
Active Directory Design
and Exchange Design.
Exposure to project
management
methodologies and
systems
Experience:
Typically 5-10 Years
Lot 3
Infrastructure
Architect
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Manage all technical aspects of
a project and ensure the team
deliver a solution that is in line
with project stated commitments
and industry best practices.
Working in tandem with
application developers, software
and hardware vendors, network
and security analysts.
Overall responsibility for the
design and technical
implementation of new
infrastructure
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Infrastructure
Engineers
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Senior
Network
Engineer
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The Infrastructure Engineer will
participate in infrastructural
projects from inception to a
production-ready state.
Ensuring the infrastructure
meets strict security constraints
and best practice standards.
The engineer will be required to
define and contribute to new and
existing standards and
processes.
Interaction with third party
suppliers and vendors, including
network, software and hardware
vendors as required.
Providing post-implementation
third level support to the IT
Operations Team as required.
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Develop scalable network
designs and security aware
policies, and recommendations
Support and lead
implementation of DFA’s
growing network infrastructure.
Provide third-tier support.
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Disaster
Recover &
Business
Continuity
Planning
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ICT Security
Specialist
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Develop / Review DR & BCP
plans.
Develop overarching DCP
frameworks/policies for ICT
services
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Developing techniques and
procedures for conducting IS
security risk assessments and
compliance audits, the
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Active Directory, Exchange, File
& Print Server design.
SAN design & Implementation.
File Replication research and
Implementation.
Backup Software and Hardware
Configuration.
Server Recovery Procedures.
To work with the Project
Manager and Technical
Manager to ensure the project
plan, technical issues and risks
are updated on a regular basis
To ensure that all technical
documentation is created to the
highest standard and to an
agreed template.
Experience with installation and
configuration of industry
standard servers.
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Extensive experience with
enterprise level network design.
Experience of IP security and
encryption technologies;
Experience of network
management;
High level network routing
protocol troubleshooting skills
(EIGRP, OSPF, RIP).
Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP,
GRE, IPSec, VRRP, dot1x, and
SNMP protocols.
Extensive operational
experience with security issues
and access control mechanisms
to prevent unauthorised access.
Communications Skills
Analytical Skills
Knowledge of best practice in
DR and BCP and technologies
used to support such work
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Cisco Certified
Internetworking Expert
Cisco Certified Security
Expert.
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Relevant qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’
experience in DR
and BCP policy,
practice and
procedure
development.
Knowledge, experience and
qualifications in managing and
implementing ICT infrastructure
and application security
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Relevant qualifications
Minimum of 3 years’
experience in
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MCSE on Windows with
Active Directory Design
and Exchange and
Design.
Exposure to project
management
methodologies and
systems.
Hardware qualification HP ASP/ASE or
CompTiA Server+ or
equivalent
Experience:
Typically 3-8 Years
for senior engineers.
Responsibility for
the design and
implementation of
Windows file and
print services in a
number of
organisations.
Responsibility for
the design and
implementation of a
number of Exchange
mail services.
Experience of
designing and
implementing
servers and
Storage Area
Network.
6 years or greater
experience.
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evaluation and testing of
hardware, firmware and
software for possible impact on
system security.
Identifying security risks and
exposures, determining the
causes of security violations and
recommending enhancements
to improve security.
Ensuring that IS security
architecture/designs, plans,
controls, processes, standards,
policies and procedures are
aligned with IS standards and
overall IS security.
Identity Management
implementing ICT
infrastructure and
application security