Cloud Systems Administrator - (Internally only)

Client of United Nation careers

Responsibilities

- Assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the production infrastructure for public and hybrid cloud environments to support continuous delivery and deployment of codes from the development into the production environment. - Performs application systems administration tasks including MS SQL server database software, software patch management, software upgrades and conducts systems health and performance monitoring checks; prepares technical reports on enterprise applications performance. - Participates in cloud migration and optimization efforts; assist in monitoring system activity and performance; responds to and troubleshoots system failures and ensures required components integration of enterprise applications in the operations environment. - Keeps up-to-date documentation of system installations, client configuration and connectivity instructions, backup/restore instructions, and applicable disaster recovery instructions. - Assists in setting up test environments for piloting, staging, and testing upgrades or deployments of enterprise applications in coordination with relevant teams. - Provides day-to-day technical assistance to Field IMT staff to facilitate user access to centralized applications and ensure smooth operation across supported environments. - Stays current with cloud technologies and trends, especially Azure and recommend innovative solutions that align with UNRWA strategy.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Applying Technical Expertise - Planning and Organizing - Creating and Innovating - Coping with Pressure and Setbacks - Relating and Networking

Education

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in computer science, information technology, electrical/computer engineering or other related discipline.

Job - Specific Qualification

Formal training in Microsoft Server and Cloud technologies, specifically Azure Cloud is required.

Work Experience

- At least four years responsible and relevant work experience in application systems administration in a production environment, with hands on experience in database, document management and workflow administration functions is required. - A university degree from an accredited educational institution in computer science, information technology, electrical/computer engineering or other related discipline is required. - Good knowledge of MS Windows Server Operating System and MS SQL database software & administration is required. - Experience of administering enterprise systems in the Azure cloud is required. - Knowledge of UNRWA s operations and computer facilities environment is desirable - Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required. - Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Assessment

- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.