Systems Administrator

Deadline: 17 May 2015 - Job Code: 10.3.03

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Systems Administrator in its Administration & IT Services Department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitors and tunes system, ensuring efficient functioning of the computer and network facilities, maintains operating systems/third-party packages according to in-house needs, and  backups regularly;
• Determines and resolves problems, including analysis of causes of hardware/software malfunctions and general network failure;
• Renders user support and accommodates special ad-hoc requests, including in-house training, support for Member Countries' requests, and outside-contacts with suppliers of third-party packages;
• Conducts research on security and related activities, including firewall maintenance and anti-virus measures and advise supervisor appropriately;
• Installs new software/hardware, including periodic upgrades of operating systems and third-party packages;
• Evaluates and implements new technologies that are relevant for the smooth running of the Secretariat;
• Examines trade magazines and attends computer trade shows to obtain latest information on technology that will benefit the Secretariat as necessary and appropriate.

Requirements:

• University degree in computer science or related field; professional certification in Microsoft OS and Network and certification in Network Security an asset
• Six years of work experience

Skills and Knowledge:

• Computer Operating Systems (various MS Windows)
• Network Operating System (Preferably Microsoft OS)
• Networking Concept, Technologies, Security, Storage Area, Unix
• Network Technologies
• MS Office, MS Exchange
• Intranet & Internet Configurations
• Video & Web Conferencing
• Computer security (firewalls, anti-virus systems)
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Computer Hardware
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical & presentation skills
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative and integrity
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Offer:

Commensurate remuneration package i.e. monthly basic salary of (€4,287 x 12 per year) with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.

Applications:

Applicants should kindly complete the “Application Form” which can be downloaded from our website (www.opec.org) and send it to:

OPEC
Finance & Human Resources Department
Helferstorferstrasse 17
A-1010 Vienna – Austria
or
Email: recruitment@opec.org

Online applicants should quote “Job Code 10.3.03” in the “Subject” field. An automatic reply will be sent to confirm the successful submission of the documents.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 17 May 2015. Acknowledgements will only be sent to short-listed candidates.