Position Summary:
The Cloud Systems Administration Specialist will be responsible for all public, private and hybrid cloud based systems and the organizational communication systems which include Messaging, Calendar, Directory and Single Sign On. Additionally the incumbent will be responsible for the technical architecture of the cloud based application server infrastructure including middleware, database systems, the organizational Global Directory, and an enterprise Portal. The Cloud Systems Administration Specialist is also responsible for cloud capacity planning and developing/implementing related initiatives to improve the overall reliability and effectiveness of applications and Internet services. He/she is under the general supervision of the Chief, MIS Branch and direct supervision of the Applications Development Manager.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with two additional years of experience in information technology or related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
- 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in the server infrastructure and administration field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing and maintaining a production Linux (CentOS, RedHat) environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of Cloud Systems Administration working with Google Cloud Platform, Google Compute Engine and Amazon Web Services.
- Experience in systems administration of Google Apps for Business or Google Drive for Work is highly desirable.
- Broad general knowledge of Cloud Provisioning/Automation Tools like Puppet Labs or Chef.
- A strong knowledge of networking in TCP/IP, routing, load balancing, network troubleshooting, network protocols (DNS, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, DHCP, SSH, LDAP) and firewall security administration.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate solutions and resolve issues. Ability to supervise staff and consultants, make major decisions independently and work well with others. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
- Broad general knowledge of cloud technology, with proficient command of the Linux Operating Systems.
- Initiative and sound judgment, ability to organize work, demonstrated ability to work in harmony with staff members of different national backgrounds.
Languages: Fluency in English is required; Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.