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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/19/P2/FT-NC/249
Title: System & Network Administrator
Grade: P2
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Non-Core) Appointment
Duration: three years
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Publication Date:
17 June 2019
Application Deadline:
28 June 2019
Vacancy declared unsuccessful
Organizational Unit:
Postal Technology Centre (PTC)
Operations and Quality Unit
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: as soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
The Postal sector has been faced with far-reaching changes over the past few years. It has become essential for Posts to apply the latest technology in order to respond effectively to changing customer needs. The Postal Technology Centre Directorate (DPTC) of the UPU acts as a link between technology and the needs of the Postal industry by being the first- choice in providing IT solutions, applications and services that enable the delivery of domestic and international postal services.
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Main duties:
Under the direct supervision of the System and Network manager, the incumbent performs administration of server systems and networks throughout the Postal Technology Centre Directorate (DPTC).
Manages applications and system security.
Provide IT support.
1. Server management:
Installs and configures all computers for PTC Development and Operations teams such as:
- Production servers;
- Test and development servers;
- Workstations for Development and Operations staff.
2. Big data:
Install, manage and monitor big data Hadoop systems.
3. IT security:
Manage East West firewalls (VMware NSX);
manage North south firewalls.
4. Cloud management:
Install, configure and manage VMware view horizon cloud environment ;
Assure 24*7 on call assistance and support for the 24*7 clouds customers (rotation based);
Deploy applications in VMware view cloud environment.
5. Monitoring
Supervises the performance, usage and availability of:
- Networks and connections;
- PTC servers and Cloud (including application servers, file servers, database servers and web servers);
Analyses the usage and reliability of network resources;
Monitors critical functions and logs in order to anticipate problems.
6. Maintenance:
Takes proactive measures to ensure good service delivery;
Maintains and manages PTC computer, server and application updates;
Maintains and updates operations services.
7. Technical 2nd level Support:
Performs network troubleshooting to detect common network problems;
Works closely with the support team to handle complex network problems;
Provides technical support, training and installation of new hardware and software to staff;
Provides support to the PTC technical team regarding system and network problems.
8. Quality Management:
Creates and maintains standard operational procedures related to operations services;
Prepares and maintains Operations records and reports (training documentation, equipment inventory, licenses, work orders, etc.);
Collaborates to identify and maintain a set of best practices for incident management and service monitoring.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
First-level university degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering or related field |
Experience:
- At least 5 years' experience working as a Linux and security System Administrator;
- Experience working with Big Data (Hadoop) would be an advantage;
- Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage;
- Experience working with ISO 27001 would be an advantage. |
Technical knowledge:
- Very good knowledge in VMware and Linux;
- Good knowledge in VMware NSX and network security;
- Good knowledge of ISO 27001;
- Knowledge of EMC or Netapp Storage would be an advantage;
- Knowledge of Microsoft products in particular Active Directory, SCCM;
- Network and firewall administration Knowledge would be an advantage;
- Database administration (MSSQL) would be an advantage;
- Java/python, Splunk, scripting (PS), Check Point, Brocade, Apache Tomcat/ Jboss would be an advantage.
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work in a multicultural team;
- Adaptability;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Good communication skills.
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Language skills:
Proficiency in English or French is required. Knowledge of the other language would be an advantage
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Additional Information:
Annual salary: (net of tax)
47,322 USD. The post Adjustment is 64.3% of the above figure. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to the currency exchange rate fluctuation or inflation.
This is a non-core post. This position will be in full compliance with the "Rules governing non-core staff".
The selected staff will participate in the UPU Provident Scheme and will be insured together with their recognized dependents
against the risks of sickness and accidents.
This is a three years' contract which can be renewed if the services continue to be required in the future, the funds are available and/or the staff member's performance is satisfactory. However, this appointment does not automatically carry any expectancy of
extension or renewal or of conversion to any other type of appointment.
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Applications will be considered for similar positions (for a period not exceeding one year).
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Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
Priority shall be given for an internal promotion.
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| The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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| For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy declared unsuccessful |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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