Consultant – Virtualization Administrator, Local);(UNICC partnership

Result of Service UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Work Location Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, or West Bank

Expected duration ¿ The duration of the consultancy is 6 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds. ¿ Remuneration for this consultancy will be 1,600 USD depending on the fund availability, qualifications, and relevant experience. ¿ The incumbent can be in any UNRWA field of operations (Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, or West Bank).

Duties and Responsibilities ¿ Provides technical support to the ICC virtualization Infrastructure’s users (host virtualization, connectivity, performance, troubleshooting, etc.). ¿ Administers the ICC’s Virtualization Infrastructures’ systems. ¿ Perform installations and maintenance of VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hypervisor, and OVM/OLVM. ¿ Supports the daily monitoring, reporting, alerting, and troubleshooting complex virtualization environments. ¿ Creates and maintains detailed technical and graphical documentation as needed. ¿ Develops/updates tools and scripts to improve and automate the administration of the virtualization operations. ¿ Provides on-call rotation-based support outside of business hours. ¿ prepares technical documentation. ¿ Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: ¿ A university degree or master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in information technology, information management, Information systems, computer science, computer engineering, Software engineering, Business Administration, Management, or other related disciplines;

Experience: ¿ A minimum of 5 years of experience for a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years for a master’s degree in administering and troubleshooting VMware 6.x/7 infrastructure, including ESXi, vCenter, Horizon View, VSAN, and other related technologies.

¿ Hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, SCVMM, and OracleVM/OLVM (KVM) ¿ Proved experience with host integration activities as per storage market leaders’ best practices ¿ Knowledge of Hyper-Converged Infrastructure or Software-Defined Storage solutions ¿ Knowledge of Linux and MS Windows Operating Systems and Windows Clusters administration, including storage multipath implementation and configuration ¿ Good understanding and knowledge of networking technologies (Ethernet, Routing, ARP, TCP/IP, LACP, etc.) ¿ Experience in shell scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, Ansible…) ¿ knowledge of Veeam Management Pack for System Center ¿ knowledge of vSphere Replication, SRM, vCloud Director, vRealize, and other related technologies. ¿ Experience supporting HPE Blade/Rack systems and HPE OneView.

DESIRABLE CERTIFICATES

¿ VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux. ¿ Storage/Backup vendors’ certifications. ¿ ITIL.

Competency: - Teamwork and conflict resolution skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing e documentation and reports, interpersonal and collaborative skills. - work effectively under pressure with minimum supervision. - action-oriented and committed to achieving outcomes. - Willingness to learn on the job. Learning and researching.

Language: ¿ Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information UNRWA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) to enhance livelihood and human development opportunities for Palestine refugees in Gaza. United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) is a UN agency that provides IT services to other UN agencies on a cost-recovery basis.

UNRWA Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD) is seeking a Virtualization Administrator responsible for daily activities involving the ICC virtualization infrastructure management, such as monitoring, configuring, troubleshooting, and deploying related subsystems/components. He will be part of the team supporting the ICC shared services infrastructure operations and ICC’s customers-managed infrastructure (OPBO - Infrastructure Operation group).

The consultant will report administratively to the Head Information Technology Service Centre at Headquarters Gaza and technically to United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC).

¿ Please indicate if you are a Palestinian Refugee and provide your registration card number if applicable.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.