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Operations Security and Network Administrator

Bern

  • Organization: UPU - Universal Postal Union
  • Location: Bern
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Security and Safety
  • Closing Date: Closed

Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/23/SPEC7/FT-NC/397
 
Title: Operations Security and Network Administrator
 
Grade: Specialist (level 7)
 
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Non-Core) Appointment
 
Duration:  Three years
 
Publication Date: 19 April 2023
 
Application Deadline: 30 May 2023
(41 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications
 
Organizational Unit: Directorate of Postal Technology Centre (DCTP)
Operations Programme
 
Duty Station:  Bern Switzerland
 
Scheduled date for taking up appointment:  As soon as possible
 
Organizational Context:
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.

The Postal sector has been faced with far- reaching changes over the past few years. It has become essential for Posts to apply the latest technology in order to respond effectively to changing customer needs. The Postal Technology Centre Directorate (DCTP) of the UPU acts as a link between technology and the needs of the Postal industry by being the first choice in providing IT solutions, applications and services that enable the delivery of domestic and international postal services.
Main duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Security and Network Manager, the incumbent performs engineering, maintenance and operations of security systems and networks throughout the Postal Technology Centre Directorate (DPTC).

The incumbent will be responsible for working with application stakeholders to design, implement and support solutions related to integrations into security and network systems.

The incumbent will also be responsible for various aspects of infrastructure management, including implementation, maintenance, performance monitoring and capacity planning, troubleshooting, support, etc.

1. IT security
- Function as technical expert for access management and single sign-on (SSO) services.
- Assist in problem resolutions with access management and federation services.
- Operational management of north-south/east-west firewall infrastructure.
- Develop, maintain and execute processes and procedures in support of routine administrative tasks.
- Assist in capacity planning and performance management of supported products and technolo-gies.
- Define and maintain appropriate controls and documentation ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
- Assist in the support of other security services/technologies as necessary.

2. Network administration
- Provide technical expertise for layer 2/layer 3 networking services.
- Assist in problem resolutions with networking infrastructure.

3. On-premises cloud administration
- Provide technical expertise for security-related matters with on-premises cloud infrastructure.
- Participate in on-call rotation for support of production infrastructure (coverage 24x7x365).

4. Monitoring
- Analyze the performance, usage and availability of network and security devices/resources.
- Monitor critical functions and regular reviewing of logs in order to anticipate potential problems.

5. Maintenance
- Take proactive measures to ensure good service delivery.
- Maintain, manage and update network devices and security systems.

6. Technical second level support
- Perform network troubleshooting to detect common network problems.
- Work closely with the support team in handling complex network or security issues.
- Provide technical support and training and perform new hardware and software installations.

7. Quality management
- Create and maintain standard operational procedures related to security and network services.
- Prepare and maintain operations records and reports (training documentation, equipment inven-tory, licences, work orders, etc.).
- Collaborate with other teams to identify and maintain a set of best practices for incident management and service monitoring.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education:
First-level university degree (or equivalent) in computer science, engineering or a related field.
Experience:
At least five years' work experience as an IT operations security specialist.
Technical knowledge:
1. Experience in administering access management and SSO solutions: BIG-IP F5 APM, Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), or equivalent required. Knowledge of Okta or other identity management solutions would be an asset.
2. Experience in managing firewalls and network devices: knowledge of Check Point, NSX, Brocade and Arista vendors would be advantageous.
3. Thorough understanding of Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA), NTLM and Kerberos.
4. Experience in configuring web systems (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, etc.) to integrate with SSO products. Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Azure family would be an asset.
5. Very good knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory. 6. Knowledge of Azure AD would be an asset.
6. Working knowledge of Linux OS (CentOS/Debian) would be an advantage.
7. Experience with administration and operations of production systems in a large scale environment.
8. Work experience in an international environment would be an advantage.
9. Work experience with ISO 27001.
Skills and abilities / competencies:
1. Interpersonal skills
2. Ability to work in a multicultural team
3. Adaptability
4. Problem-solving skills
5. Good communication skills
Language skills:
Proficiency in English is mandatory. French would be an advantage.
Additional Information:
This is a non-core post. This position will be in full compliance with the "Rules governing non-core staff", which expressly exclude some international benefits (home leave, installation grant, education grant and eligibility to a continuing appointment).

The selected staff will participate in the UPU Provident Scheme and will be insured together with their recognized dependents against the risks of sickness and accidents.

This is a three years' contract which can be renewed if the services continue to be required in the future, the funds are available and/or the staff member's performance is satisfactory. However, this appointment does not automatically carry any expectancy of extension or renewal or of conversion to any other type of appointment.
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French is the official language of the UPU. English and French are the working languages of the UPU International Bureau.
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Priority shall be given for an internal promotion.
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The UPU is committed to encouraging diversity within its workforce. Interested candidates from minority groups and/or with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated equally and in the strictest confidence.
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Candidates might be considered for other similar posts (for a period not exceeding one year).
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Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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The UPU is committed to securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for its staff members. In this regard, candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to satisfactory background checks aimed at validating the educational and professional background records as indicated by candidates in their respective application forms.

At the discretion of the UPU, such background checks may also be extended to include criminal records, disciplinary measures, sexual exploitation and abuse, and professional license check validation.
Monthly salary: (Net of tax)
7,000 CHF

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.

The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.

All applicants employed by postal entities and applying for a vacant position in the Professional (P) or Senior (D) category must be recommended and submitted through the competent postal authority.
Applications not satisfying this criterion may not be considered.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.

The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance.

For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at:
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