Network Consultant, Turnkey Monitoring System

Job Description

The Program – Solomon Islands Governance Program
The Solomon Islands Governance Program is a four-year, $30 million initiative, running from 2017 to 2021. The Program’s goal is to strengthen the ability of government agencies to more effectively support economic growth and improve public service delivery.
The Governance Program supports all three strategic objectives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) Aid Investment Plan for Solomon Islands by supporting stability, enabling economic growth and enhancing human development.
The Governance Program seeks to do this by building and sustaining capacity across the Solomon Islands’ public sector. The aim is to improve service delivery by removing barriers associated with weak governance in areas such as public financial management, human resource planning and systems administration.

There are three end of program outcomes:

1. fiscally and socially responsible budgeting and borrowing policies;
2. professional public financial management cadre that facilitates improved service delivery;
3. a more accountable and responsive public service.

The program has provided an impetus towards a stronger partnership between DFAT and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG), with increased emphasis on locally led and demand-driven inputs. Inbuilt program flexibility allows for amending support when required and capturing opportunities as they arise.

Information and Communications Technology Support Unit (ICTSU)
The ICTSU is a division of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT) and is mandated to provide a centralised and integrated whole-of-government approach to ICT systems, support and services.
The ICTSU has a five-year strategic plan (2018-2023) to address a range of strategic challenges and provides a roadmap to future proof the government’s ICT platform and systems. Essential to this is effective network management, monitoring of systems, cybersecurity and services in one single location

The role
The Network Consultant - Turnkey Monitoring System will address network performance issues and apply the necessary solutions to ensure the turnkey monitoring system operates effectively.

The Network Consultant - Turnkey Monitoring System will be required to undertake the following key tasks in accordance with an agreed schedule and methodology:

1. Build the Services Monitoring Centre, which will include, network monitoring, datacentre, SIEM and cybersecurity, SQL. Performance, CCTV/Access Systems, Email Service Performance/Audit, Barracuda ESG/Helpdesk/Asset Management System/System Centre/Data Centre Operations & Monitoring Tools (VSphere Client/Veeam B&R/Turbonomics).
2. Advise on other monitoring systems to include in the Services Monitoring Centre.
3. Develop a separate network for Services Monitoring Centre.
4. With the assistance of ICTSU staff, install required computers, software and screens.
5. Ensure turnkey monitoring system operates effectively, and establish procedures to address issues.
6. Ensure network diagrams are documented and produce a technical for management of the Turnkey Monitoring System.
7. Train ICTSU staff to keep system updated, ensuring equitable access to training for all IT officers, regardless of gender or seniority.
8. Undertake any other duties that may emerge during this task and are agreed by DFAT, SIG and the Head of Governance Program.

For further information, please copy paste this link to access the Terms of Reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria: https://bit.ly/2I31Dt2


About you
You will have the right combination of experience, talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in ICT, cybersecurity, switching and routing, systems management or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ICT, with an emphasis on network and systems management.
• Proven ability to assess performance of ICT systems and networks, preferably with an understanding of, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding of, the SIG ICT systems.
• Thorough knowledge of SolarWinds, LibreNMS and other open source software.
• Well-developed cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage with and provide ICT training to government officials at the management and technical levels.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and document system information.
• Understanding of the importance of cross cutting development issues such as gender, anti-corruption and disability.

Desirable Personal Attributes

• Experience working and knowledge of Solomon Islands or similar contexts.
• Experience setting up or working with Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) setup and operation in similar environment of SIGConnect

Remuneration
This position is classified under DFAT’s Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) as Discipline C, Level 3 and will be offered at a level commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience relevant to the role.
To access the ARF rates, please copy and paste the following link: https://bit.ly/2pWN5TW

Location and travel requirements
The position will be based in Honiara with regular provincial travel required.

Why join Cardno?
Cardno offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally.

By joining Cardno, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

How to apply
We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Click the “apply” button to submit your application online with the reference number CID/MN/SIRF/NC by Wednesday 25th March, 2020. Your application must include the following:

• Your CV; and
• Completed application form in lieu of a cover letter. Please copy paste this link to access the application form: https://www.cardno.com/media/5390/application-form_network-consultantturnkey-monitoring-system.pdf

About the Organization

About Cardno

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

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