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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/20/P2/FT-NC/286
Title: System and Network Administrator
Grade: P2
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Non-Core) Appointment
Duration: 3 years
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Publication Date:
30 April 2020
Application Deadline:
7 June 2020
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organizational Unit:
Postal Technology Centre (PTC)
Operations unit
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: 15 September 2020
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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 (PTC) 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.
Provides IT support.
1. Server management:
Install and configure Linux clusters for PTC Development and Operations teams such as:
. Production servers;
. Test and development servers.
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. Monitoring:
Supervise the performance, usage and availability of:
. Networks and connections;
. PTC servers and Cloud (including application servers, file servers, database servers and web servers).
Analyse the usage and reliability of network resources;
Monitor critical functions and logs in order to anticipate problems.
5. Maintenance:
Take proactive measures to ensure good service delivery;
Maintain and manages servers and application updates;
Maintain and updates operations services.
6. Technical 2nd level Support:
Perform network troubleshooting to detect common network problems;
Work closely with the support team to handle complex network problems;
Provide support to the PTC technical team regarding system and network problems;
Assure 24*7 on call assistance and support for the 24*7 clouds customers (rotation based).
7. Quality Management:
Create and maintain standard operational procedures related to operations services;
Prepare and maintain Operations records and reports (training documentation, equipment inventory, licenses, work orders, etc.);
Collaborate 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 2 years' experience working as a Linux and security System Administrator, |
Technical knowledge:
Experience working with Big Data (Hadoop, Ambari, Hbase, Hive, Java, Power BI or Tableau)
Experience working in an international environment would be an advantage
Experience working with ISO 27001 would be an advantage
Very good knowledge in VMware and Linux
Good knowledge in VMware NSX and network security
Network and firewall administration Knowledge 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:
English: Fluent
French: Would be an advantage
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Additional Information:
Annual salary: (net of tax) 47,895 USD.
The post Adjustment is 78.6% 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.
The UPU is committed to securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for its staff members. In this regard, candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to satisfactory background checks aimed at validating the educational and professional background records as indicated by candidates in their respective application forms. At the discretion of the UPU, such background checks may also be extended to include criminal records, disciplinary measures, sexual exploitation and abuse, and professional license check validation.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
47,895 USD
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Post adjustment:
78.6% % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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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 Notice Cancelled |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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