Are you a networking expert with a very good understanding of networking security and management features? Would you like to work in an international environment using advanced technologies, and for a number of prestigious clients? Then join the United Nations International Computing Centre in our Valencia office, and contribute to make systems more effective and efficient for our partners.

Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of this post is to provide administration and maintenance support of the ICC Network and Security Infrastructure, which includes Global, local, and ICC Partner infrastructure services; and to participate in the projects involving networking activities.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Head, Unified Infrastructure Unit, the incumbent shall:

• Work on the network, firewall, and application delivery control related incidents, service requests and projects.
• Evaluate, propose and implement solutions to improve performance for ICC and customer organizations networks.
• Gather clients’ requirements; prepare feasibility studies and technical proposals related to the development and implementation of new projects involving Internet, network connectivity and security. Participate in the elaboration of service delivery agreements.
• Review new technologies and market trends in the area of Internet, networking, connectivity and security. Make recommendations for the enhancement of the existing infrastructure.
• Perform regular review of the infrastructure and services. Propose and implement upgrades and fixes to enhance security and network services availability.
• Liaise with suppliers and other service providers to deliver secure installation, setup and test of the infrastructure involving local and wide area network, including leased lines and Internet connections.
• Contact and interact with client’s focal points and network and security representatives.
• Prepare and update detailed documentation and operational procedures.
• Provide “stand-by” services on demand or on rotation basis during weekends, holidays and outside of normal working hours.
• Provide other ad hoc support either within your team or in other teams as required – this includes the participation in special projects or support to service delivery for short period on a part-time or full time basis upon request from the senior management.

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• At least five years of relevant hands-on experience working with Cisco Routers and Switches, Firewalls, VPN gateways, Application Delivery Controllers and Load Balancers.
• Sound technical knowledge of TCP/IP, OSPF and BGP, and MPLS protocols.
• Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Checkpoint Firewall
• Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Network Security devices such as Cisco ASA and Firepower.
• Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Application Delivery Controllers and Load Balancers such as F5 BIG-IP and Citrix NETSCALER.
• Ability to implement, configure and troubleshoot site-to-site VPN on different platforms (ASA, Cisco Router and Checkpoint firewalls). Ability to configure and troubleshoot Cisco FLEXVPN, DMVPN and Cisco VPN remote access services using AnyConnect.
• Ability to implement, configure and troubleshoot Wireless Lan Controllers (WLAN) systems and access points
• Experience in the use and configuration of network management and monitoring applications such as HP-NNMI and Cacti.
• Ability to use LINUX and Windows operating systems, write automation scripts. Ability to perform network tools installation and troubleshooting on LINUX platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with ability to prepare technical documentation and project proposals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team of diverse skills and multicultural environment.

Desirable:

• Basic skills to administer other non-Cisco equipment such as MAG-PULSE Juniper, Bluecat, Infoblox and RIVERBED appliances.
• Basic skills to administer Cisco Unified Communications (Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Call Manager Express, ISR Voice gateways and Border Elements).
• Basic skills to administer Cisco Telepresence gateways and Firewall Traversal technologies.

Education:

Essential:

• University degree in Computer Science, Electrical engineering, mathematics, Telecommunications, or related field
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP routing and switching certifications
• ITIL and ISO2000 Certifications

Desirable:

• Prince 2 Certification
• Attendance of Checkpoint Firewall related training courses and/or CCSA or CCSE certifications
• Attendance of F5 related training courses
• Attendance of Ethical Hacking or similar network security courses
• Cisco CCNP Collaboration or equivalent certification
• Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching – Written and Lab certifications

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.

ICC Global Competencies:

• Producing results: produce and delivers quality results: Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes. 
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in self-opportunities for continuous learning and professional.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• Communicating in a credible and effective way: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.

Compensation:

Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate), including post adjustment (26.4% on May 2019): US$ 76,134.

UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.

Closing date for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 30 June 2019.

Notes:

• Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the ICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position

Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this vacancy