Linux Systems Analyst | Analyste de systèmes Linux

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.PURPOSE OF POSITION

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is based in Lyon, France. The objective of the

IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research.

The role of the Section of Support to Research (SSR) is to support the achievement of IARC’s scientific objectives through efficient and effective management of the Agency’s resources and provision of administrative services, ensuring accountable risk mitigation and implementing strategies to strengthen capacities and maximize IARC’s impact.

The ITS main objective is to maintain, develop and ensure smooth IT services through its main core functions including but not limited to IT Governance, Information System, Digital Workplace, Scientific IT, Cyber Security and Hybrid Infrastructure.

Under the direct supervision of the infrastructure officer SSR/ITS and overall guidance of the ITS head, the incumbent will perform the below tasks.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Services Operation and Administration: Operate the Linux based platforms in the ITS group. Tasks include but not limited to:

· Maintenance, operation and update of Linux based environment to the highest standards using automation (on premise and cloud based).

· Manage and operate containerised infrastructure (docker) and its CD/CI pipelines.

· Ensure systems integrity and security applying firmware updates/upgrades and security patches.

· Detect, troubleshoot and resolve service problems.

· Daily monitoring of services and IT resources (system logs, backup, etc)

· Produce and keep technical documentation up to date.

2. Service Development: Develop Linux based services and systems automation according to the ITS Roadmap. Tasks include but not

limited to:

· Design, implement, configure and document systems/applications to replace or add new services to the IT portfolio,

· Further develop containerised infrastructure using gitlab CD/CI pipeline.

· Automation tools development to help with daily operation

3. Training and Support: Train and assist advanced IT users with the use of core infrastructure resources and provide L2/L3 support to

IT service desk:

· Create and maintain user documentation.

· Track and resolve support requests.

· Organize and deliver training sessions.

4. Scientific IT platform operation and development: The scientific IT platform is composed of different bricks, mostly based on Linux system. It provides HPC, large storage capacity and dedicated applications/services that run IARC-developed bioinformatics tools… The incumbent will have to:

· Collaborate with SIT Administrator for the management and development of shared systems.

· When needed, act as backup of the SIT administrator for the management of the Scientific IT platform.

· Whenever possible, contribute to the development of the Scientific IT platform.

5. Perform any other related technical duties as requested by the supervisor(s).

WHO COMPETENCIES

· Producing results

· Moving forward in a changing environment

· Fostering and integration and teamwork

· Technical expertise

· Communication

SKILLS

Essential:

· Strong Linux Systems/Services knowledge and skills

· Knowledge of container technology (Docker) and

· Knowledge of configuration management tools and infrastructure automation (Ansible, Puppet, ...)

· Proven communications skills including in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

· Experience in virtualization technology such as VMWare, KVM, or Hyper-V

· Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS/Azure)

· Scripting skills in Bash/YAML/Python

· Knowledge of advance data storage technologies

· Experience in High performance Computing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: Completion of a secondary school education, plus two years of specialized studies in computer science, recognized by a diploma (BTS, DUT, license, license pro or equivalent).

Desirable: Engineering School specialized in IT.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential: Minimum of 5 years of combined professional hardware and software stacks experience.

Desirable:

· Experience with large system deployment and automation, Ansible, Puppet, XCat.

· Experience in user training and support.

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other language

REMUNERATION

The fixed remuneration for the above position currently amounts to EUR 3,615 per month and is expressed net of income tax but before deduction of the employee share contributions for mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and in the Organization’s private insurance plans covering health, accident, illness, and disability.

Other benefits include different types of leave and allowances for dependent family members.

Employment status is that of an international civil servant.

Note: due to the legal status of WHO/IARC as an international organization, its staff do not contribute to and do not generate benefits in French mandatory schemes for health insurance (“assurance maladie”), pension (“assurance vieillesse/retraite or unemployment (“Pôle-Emploi”) throughout their period of employment with the Agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level or lower.

· This post is subject to local recruitment and will ideally be filled by persons residing within the local commuting area of the duty station.

· Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

· A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening.

· If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

· According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

· Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules, and Manual noting that first year of fixed term contracts is a probationary period which may be extended subject to performance evaluation.

· For information on IARC’s operations please visit: https://www.iarc.who.int, and for more general information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

· IARC/WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The IARC/WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

· IARC/WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Participating States https://www.iarc.who.int/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-iarc are strongly encouraged to apply for IARC/WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int

· An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. IARC/WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the IARC/WHO Values Charter https://www.iarc.who.int/about-iarc-who-ethics into practice.

· IARC/WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the IARC/WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to IARC/WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, IARC/WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

· IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

· IARC/WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to fully express and develop their talents.

· The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.