Duty Station: Home-based
Application deadline: 19thof February 2019
Background Information – Job-specific
Within the framework of the Centre and HDX’s Objectives and Key Results, the consultant will be responsible for the following:
Taking account of the existing HDX environment, help deploy a new AWS based system collaborate with existing DevOps team to integrate with the existing HDX stack as necessary.
Configure the AWS systems in a way that is both highly secure but also efficient in terms of resources used.
Train the existing Dev/Ops team in the configuring of AWS.
Present work to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in team meetings as required.
Deliverables:
Test infrastructure for fast upload and automatic detection of sensitive data.
Designs for a secure infrastructure where partners can work to de-risk data before it is shared with anyone.
Training & documentation to ensure skills transfer to existing team so they can safely and securely deploy and control infrastructure.
Informing the wider HDX team about the range of Amazon services available and advising on their purpose and usage where needed.
Education:
MSc. in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or related discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
Five years DevOps experience with minimum of 2 years using Amazon Web Services.
Language:
Fluency in English is required (both oral and written). Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Contract type, level and duration:
Contract type: International ICA Contract level: IICA-2/LICA-10/ICSC-10 Contract duration:3 months (with possible extension) Contract Modality: Retainer ( daily basis)
