Global Network Engineer
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- Develop and contribute to the development of long-term strategies and policies for Networking in the Union in support of programme implementation, HQ and regional operations, Commissions and special events.
- Plan, manage and provide support services related to Networking applications (monitoring, accelerating), operations, standard configurations and special software set-ups, training and trouble shooting for IUCN HQ and remote locations.
- Work with the Union Applications and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Teams to ensure that existing and new global applications run effectively. Participate in the architecture design of global applications to ensure efficient operations over the GWAN.
- Evaluate needs and service efficiency and effectiveness as part of on-going IT management. Interface with local IT personnel to develop high performance solutions in order that IUCN can benefit from productivity gains offered by technology.
System Administration
- Plan, organize and manage the network (hardware and software) infrastructure for the global secretariat.
- Plan, design, set up and maintain IUCN HQ networking equipment.
- Review and test new systems, tools and services for integration in IUCN IT systems and services operations.
- Ensure that IUCN’s network is compliant with all policies.
- Ensure security threats can be identified and stopped.
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• University degree or equivalent in Computer Networking field. • Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in deploying and operating global wide area networks in international environment using MPLS and Internet (VPN) for global connectivity. • Experience in Standard Configuration and Patch Management for Networking equipment. • Strong knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet equipment (formal certification on one of these vendor equipment a definitive plus) • Good knowledge of deploying global WiFi networks using Fortinet or Aruba technologies • Good knowledge of Microsoft SCOM and specialized network monitoring tool (e.g. Solarwinds) • Strong knowledge of recent Windows operating systems including Windows Server 2012. • Strong problem analysis and solving skills • Experience in managing multiple parties across multiple IT disciplines including Project Managers and third party vendors • Fluent in English. Professional working proficiency in French or Spanish a strong advantage, any other language a plus. • Due to the global nature of the IUCN GWAN it can be necessary to work outside regular business hours and/or also on weekends. |
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Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
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