Technician (Info Systems Administration)

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Technician (Info Systems Administration)-160030

 

Primary Location United States of America-Norfolk

 

Organizational Element SERVICE OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE

Schedule Full-time

 

Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,748.20US Dollar (USD) Monthly

Grade B.4

 

 

Description

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NCI Agency is looking for a Technician to supervise the delivery of Operating Systems services within CSU Norfolk. Do you have experience in information systems engineering and maintenance, system management, and system administration?  Do you have excellent customer focus and ability to solve problems in a logical and methodical manner? Do you keep abreast of new technology and have an eagerness to learn? If so, this post is ideal for you.

 

Role responsibilities

 

Within CSU Norfolk, and under the direction of Section Head (AIS Core), you will perform duties such as the following:

• Responsible for the system administration of assigned systems, which may include Active Directory, VMware server and Desktop virtualization, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, and System Centre Configuration Manager.
• Analysis and implementation of user requirements ranging from creation of user accounts and customization of user profiles to system optimization to meet user or operation requirements.
• Administration of data backup and restore functions.
• Server and Client Hardware and Software troubleshooting, including Group Policy, DHCP, network and firewall issues, and system start up.  
• Implementing and testing new software versions.
• Providing assistance and system fault resolution to ADP Help Desk and systems users.
• Providing assistance in installation, setup and debugging of servers, applications, and network devices.
• Writing PowerShell commands and scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for routine system administration tasks.
• Developing, maintaining and optimizing the hardware and software configuration for the assigned systems
• Deputize for higher grade staff
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Person specification

 

Qualifications required:

 

To perform those duties, you will need to have vocational training at a higher technical level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent on-the-job experience.

 

Preferably, you will provide us with evidence of maintaining knowledge of advances in IS engineering, and will have a  graduate diploma in an IS engineering related subject.

 

Experience required:

 

At least 5 years of experience in system administration of Windows Server systems on a client-server network.

 

Preferably, you will  have experience in system administration of heterogeneous networks including Linux and Windows systems, with a large user base and have experience working in a secure network environment, hardening system and following system administration security best practices.

 

Competencies required:

• Working with People Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and  reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Applying Expertise and Technology Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
• Drive for Results: Sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal/external clients; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm

Languages

 

Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language, and therefore a thorough knowledge of English,  both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of French is desirable.

 

 

What do we offer?

• Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation household and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff.
• Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; - Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible).
• Retirement Pension Plan

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.

 

The Agency’s recruitment team advises you that due to the large volume of applications it receives the screening  process may take up to 2 months.

 

We appreciate your patience.