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:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head, Azure and M365 Services Unit (OPDM) within the Operations Division. The incumbent will be involved in the following duties:

• In close collaboration with the Head, Azure and M365 Services propose, adapt, implement, deliver and configure optimized scalable Microsoft Azure solutions, with a focus on Azure IaaS and PaaS
• Review technical and business functional requirements in order to propose relevant to the Head of OPDM Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and infrastructures
• In collaboration with the Head, Azure and M365 Services, execute assessment, migration and implementation plans to deploy optimized Azure infrastructures and move workloads to Azure using native Azure migration tools or third-party tools
• Participate in the development of solutions adapted to the needs of internal and external customers, communicate trends to management and drive Azure product improvements
• Support the evolution of the Azure services by contributing to the design and implementation of new service features
• Work in close collaboration with other ICC technical teams including Information Security, Architecture, Service Management, etc.
• Contribute improve internal efficiency and customers happiness by finding opportunities to optimize existing processes and tools
• Draft technical documentation on the Azure services and related procedures and operations
• Keep abreast of Azure good practices, new trends and services technologies and evaluate these for possible adoption or incorporation
• 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 of time on a part-time or full time basis upon request from the senior management

The incumbent may be requested to provide support during weekends, holidays or outside working hours as well as to serve as a “stand-by” officer on a rotation basis.

Experience and Skills required:

Essential

• At least six years of relevant IT experience including in the following areas:
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Azure service structure (enrolments, departments, accounts, subscriptions) and core features
  • Sound conceptual and hands-on knowledge of key Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services (compute, containers, databases, integration, networking, storage and Web)
  • Hands-on experience on Infrastructure as Code and Automation (PowerShell scripting, Azure Blueprints, ARM Templates, Azure Automation, Terraform)
  • Conceptual and hands-on experience implementing container-based architectures and deployments in cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Sound conceptual and hands-on knowledge of design and implementation of CI/CD practices and developer tools (Azure DevOps, Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Test Plans Visual Studio, SDKs, CLIs, Azure Pipelines, Azure Lab Services, etc.)
  • Sound conceptual and hands-on knowledge of Azure migration tools (Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery)
  • Sound conceptual and hands-on knowledge of Azure Identity (Azure Active Directory, AAD Domain Services, AAD B2C, Azure Information Protection, SSO, MFA, etc.)
  • Knowledge of general architecture, deployment and administration methodologies and techniques including systems configurations, clustering, networking, OS administration (Windows/Linux), monitoring, security, etc.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in migrating from on premise systems to Microsoft Azure
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Effective customer-facing and presentation skills
  • Solid knowledge and experience on Microsoft Technology landscape including various server products
  • At least 1 year of experience working with customers on Cloud specific solutions and deployments
  • Experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and providing solutions for technical issues

Desirable

• Conceptual and hands-on knowledge of other Microsoft Azure Services like AI + Machine Learning, Analytics, Azure Blockchain Services, Logic Apps, Media. Security
• Conceptual knowledge of Azure Lighthouse
• Understanding of and ability to migrate to Azure using third-party tools (e.g. Movere, Attunity, Cloudamize, CloudAtlas, Corent, Inspirer, Zerto, etc.)
• Conceptual and hands-on knowledge of Google Cloud Platform and/or AWS Services
• Understanding of ICC products and services

Education:

Essential

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Microsoft Azure Certification

Desirable

• Microsoft Azure Certification
• ITIL certification
• PRINCE2 certification

Languages:

•  Expert knowledge in English is required

ICC Global Competencies:

• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.
• Fostering integration and teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• 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.

Eligibility:

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Compensation:

Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate): EUR  43,149.

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 13 October 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