UNV IT Expert (Network Engineer)

UN Entity: ESCWA

Assignment Context:

The IT Expert (Network Engineer) will be responsible for:

• Local Area Network and Wide Area Network are secure, resilient, and scalable.

• Firewall and Threat Prevention policies are deployed on Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) clusters as per the organization cybersecurity policy.

• Wireless Network is upgraded as per the agreed time, quality and cost.

• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) solution is implemented as per the agreed time, quality and cost.

• Network end-users are provided support in an opportune manner.

Task Description:
Under the supervision of the Associate IT Officer, the UN Volunteer is responsible to perform the following functions:

1. Design, maintain and provide third level support for Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Cisco Wireless Infrastructure, Cisco DNA, and Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE).

2. Serve as a technical lead to design, configure, test, implement wide area and local area networks.

3. Perform WLAN and RF site surveys in addition to planning, design, implementation, and optimization services for 802.11 WLAN networks.

4. Create and implement firewall and threat prevention policies on Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) as per the organization's cybersecurity policy.

5. Design, deploy and maintain Cisco ISE infrastructure to maintain a secure, stable, and compliant network.

6. Collaborate with service providers and other infrastructure teams providing consistent communication on infrastructure changes, upgrades, etc.

7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize network requirements.

8. Assist with new technology deployments and integration testing.

9. Analyze, troubleshoot, track, and resolve network issues in a timely manner.

10. Ensure the network is scalable, reliable, and secure.

11. Monitor and maintain network security.

12. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

13. Evaluate new technologies to determine their applicability with regards to organization needs.

14. Contribute to the development and improvement of network-related processes and tools.

15. Plan and implement network changes during approved after-hours maintenance windows.

16. Keep the performance of the enterprise network optimal and secure, perform upgrades and patching, and monitor relevant network thresholds, capacity, latency, and adjust configurations to optimize traffic flow.

17. Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in cybersecurity operations and assist with proactive detection and notification.

18. Proactively evaluate network performance, identify bottlenecks, high availability, and find ways of improvement, to ensure long-term efficiency of the network.

19. Work with field installation contractors while they are on-site and provide all technical details to complete installations.

20. Assemble required equipment, cables, adapters, etc. and arrange delivery to site for installation.

21. Create and maintain documentation using Microsoft Visio, Word, and Excel in relation to network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.

22. Mentor and train junior team members.

23. Manage network asset inventory.

24. Performs other duties as assigned.

25. Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts.

26. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regard to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance.

Living conditions and remarks

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions. Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator . Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy