ICT Specialist – Cloud Solutions Architect - New York, United States - UNOPS

Description

* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY* UNOPS supports partners t...

The New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United NationsSecretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations,bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in projectmanagement, infrastructure management, and procurement management.

The ) supportsdiverse partners with their Peacebuilding, humanitarian and developmentoperations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: GrantsManagement Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Developmentand Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP). It provides Services to partners'programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspectiveand primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC hasa footprint of approximately 125 countries.

UNOPShas signed a service-based agreement with the UN to provide ICT scope ofservices agreed in the financial agreements.

Our UN partner has requested the assistance of UNOPS in providingvarious ICT services. UNOPS has entered into a service-oriented agreement withthe UN ICT partner to deliver support in various ICT domains. The objective ofthis function is to support our partner in executing the activities outlined inthis TOR.

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried outfor or in the United Nations Secretariat. The incumbent of this position willbe personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

Underthe overall supervisor of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager within the direct...

Underthe overall supervisor of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager within the directionand guidance of the Chief, Hybrid Cloud Computing Section, the Cloud SolutionsArchitect ensures that the cloud architecture discovery process is conductedeffectively and efficiently and provide consultation to clients in terms ofcloud solution implementation. The Cloud Solutions Architect will be performingthe following functions:

Summary of Key Functions

Cloud Governance

Cloud Implementation

Knowledge Management

1. Cloud Governance:

Review Technology Architecture Task Force (TATF) documents and translate the deployment diagram into the actual implementation architecture while abiding by security policy.

Ensure that the UN applicable security policies are applied on the Cloud environments, defining the necessary requirements.

Identify internal policies related with Security and ensure they are adapted and applied to the Cloud environment.

Identify secure access management solutions and best practices that are being applied in Cloud.

2. Cloud Implementation

Understand customers' overall applications portfolio, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutions (Azure and AWS solutions) using IaaS, PaaS, DevOps & Advanced Cloud Services.

Coordinate the entire implementation process with other team members while communicating with clients to meet their timeline and business needs.

Ensure all solutions exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment.

3. Knowledge Management

Share insights and best practices and connect with Enterprise Architecture Task Force and Cyber Security members to reflect their requirements into the Cloud Solution Architecture.

Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on the Azure/AWS platform.

Performs other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent's scope of services above.

ExpectedResults:

The results of the work of theICT Specialist – Cloud Solutions Architect impact directly on delivery ofservices that satisfy the requirements of the Server, Storage and Backup Unitas well as the performance of these services implemented in the OICT cloudsenvironment. It will also ensure proper processes and methodologies arefollowed and implemented according to the latest of the industry standards. Theincumbent is responsible for ensuring activities for all global locations arein line with the overall business targets and UN policies, rules andregulations.

* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED...
* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*

Education

Master's degree or equivalent preferably in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science or a related area is required. An Undergraduate degree or equivalent and two years of additional, relevant work may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Certificate: Azure Solution Architect or AWS Solution Architect Associate is required.

WorkExperience

Required Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in consultative/complex technical sales and deployment projects, architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of large-scale web applications and data management system.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience and understanding of large-scale application portfolios in enterprise-wide environments (including migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud)

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in solving customer problems through cloud technologies (Azure and/or AWS)

Excellent collaboration and communication skills with experience in driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Language:

Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required.

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. (for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: IICA 2 ...

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)

Contract level: IICA 2 (ICS 10)