Telecommunications/ Network Engineer - UNRWA " Ramallah , Jerusalem "
Posting Title : Telecommunications/ Network Engineer- Fixed Term- For
Internal and External Candidates- Field Office Jerusalem- Grade, 15
Job Code Title : Telecommunications/ Network Engineer
Department/ Office : UNRWA - Information Management - West Bank
Location : FO West Bank
Posting Period : 9 February 2023-23 February 2023
Job Opening number : 23-IST-UNRWA - Information Management-201192-R-FO
West Bank (R)
Staffing Exercise : N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The incumbent is responsible to the Field, IMT Infrastructure Officer in the Field to whom s/he may be assigned.
Responsibilities
The incumbent:
- Manages and implements HQ/Field Infrastructure Networking and Telecommunications services in terms of deploying, monitoring, operating and documenting adequate and reliable service, in line with established Agency Infrastructure Strategy, policies and technical instructions.
- Is responsible for implementing and administering all operational tasks of the systems required for delivering the HQ/Field infrastructure networking services, which include: 2.1. Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) Switches and Routers;
- WAN Bandwidth Hardware (HW)/Software (SW) Monitoring Tools;
- Satellite wide area network (SWAN) Data & Voice Connectivity;
- Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Data Connectivity (Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Leased Lines, Frame Relay, Multiprotocol Label Switching
(MPLS);
- Converged Data, Voice and Video Internet Protocol (IP) Connectivity;
- Remote Access Services (Dial-up, Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- Provides first level infrastructure technical support to the HQ/Field staff on issues related to LAN, WAN, HW, SW, PSTN, ISDN, MPLS, IP and VPN; makes necessary technical changes as a result of support issues.
- Provides input on projected and new telecom and network infrastructure hardware, software and licenses capacity requirements, sharing the Field's specific needs; participates in implementation design plans, tests and rolling out.
- Introduces configuration changes with minimal disruption including the following:
- Applying Operating System (OS) updates;
- Modifying and applying changes to device configuration;
- Adding new devices for new sites;
- Processing scripts used to administer devices;
- Changing IP Schema and Routing Configurations;
- Configure VPN connectivity;
- Configure Bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS)
- Advises, contributes and provides recommendations on Infrastructure hardware, software and licenses systems and policies.
- Keeps abreast of latest telecommunication technology developments and Cloud services impacting telecommunication; makes relevant recommendations. 8) Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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.
Functional
Planning and Organizing ii. Learning and Researching iii. Creating and Innovating iv. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks v. Relating and Networking
Education
- Required academic qualifications:
A university degree from an accredited educational institution in telecommunications, computer or electrical engineering or other related discipline. - Professional qualifications: CISCO Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in telecommunications network systems is required.
- Knowledge and experience in CISCO (Switches, Routers and Wireless) systems including centralized monitoring and management in large scale, high availability environments is required.
- Knowledge and experience of large scale LAN/WAN switching and routing implementation and operation is required.
- Experience in installing and maintaining secure network communications (VPN), firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and secure remote authentication solutions is required.
- Knowledge and experience with bandwidth management tools and techniques) is required.
Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable.
Languages
Very good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
How to Apply: