Overview
The Information Technology Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day network administration, network security, and technology research within the United Nations Office at Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the management of UNON’s Local Area Network including Wireless Network and Wide area Network.
- Analyze and plan for the implementation of network projects.
- Review network configuration ensuring maximum efficiency and optimal usage of resources.
- Participate in the management of network backup and security enforcement policies.
- Assist with and supervise the work of personnel and/or contractors.
- Assist with the implementation of new and emerging technologies for data integration.
- Support the design, implementation and maintenance of Data Security projects.
- Maintain properly administered access control lists.
- Create scripts in python and ansible to automate repetitive network task.
- Develop and design solutions around network automation and programmability.
- Participate in major network implementations.
- Participate in creating and updating network documentation and reviewing of syslog data.
- Liaise with UNON service desk to troubleshoot any network related problems.
- Log-in service requests and update work orders.
- Distribute work assignments and monitor progress.
- Log all actions in the work order tracking system.
- Acts as problem escalation point for technical staff at lower levels.
- Escalate problems/tasks to the appropriate parties.
- Monitor problems to resolution.
- Detect problem patterns and recommend solutions.
- Perform quality assurance procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Participate in planning, implementing, operating and maintaining security controls.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments of production systems.
- Draft documentation and reports.
- Implement information systems policies, strategies and activities.
- Participate in analysis of IDS alerts and regular review of network equipment operating system and corresponding vendor security advisories.
- Ensure all network equipment is adequately monitored with appropriate alert escalation.
- Carry out research and evaluation of hardware, software and communication products.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining performance indicators.
- Participate in testing and evaluating new tools and technologies.
- Make recommendations on the adaptation of such tools.
- Draft end-user and/or technical documentation.
- Keep abreast of developments in information systems and technology.
- Make recommendations to supervisors.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data.
- Preparation of data presentations and reports.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the information technology in the areas of Routing and Switching, Python Scripting and Network Automation, Troubleshooting, Wireless and Network Security is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree. Strong technical skills in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and management is required. Familiarity with various vendor network equipment (Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Ruckus) is required. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary education or high school diploma is required. A minimum of CCNP Routing and Switching and Devnet are required. Additional technical trainings or certifications with emphasis on Network Routing and Switching, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Programmability and Automation and Network Security and Wireless is desirable.
