System Engineer

Background: 

The System Engineer is responsible for managing a virtualized hyper-converged environment running on VMware and VSAN and OS administration of Windows. The position's primary responsibility is to manage VMWare, VSAN, DELL Blade servers, manage Veeam Replication & Rubrik backup. The commitment also involved managing the Hardware, HDD spacing, Memory allocation, maintenance, monitoring, patching, and upgrading the servers. Incumbent will be responsible for assisting budget submissions, evaluating tenders, providing management with reports, Managing assigned projects, and being an ideal mentor for other team members. 

The University has Datacenters that are geographically dispersed over Viti Levu, He/she is responsible for managing the access of all the data centers and disaster recovery site.  

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, this position is responsible for providing support for customers (users), and assigned applications and/or information systems, including provisioning of servers, memory, and HDD space allocation, according to the customer requirement and standards. 

Additional responsibilities also include supporting solution design, researching how to help translate requirements into workable technical solutions, and supporting the evaluation of third-party vendors as directed. 

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cyber Security or Information Technology
• VMWare – Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
• 3 years’ experience in IT sector with at least 2 years managing VMWare, Rubrik, Veeam, IBM Blade server, Dell Blade server, and SAN Storage system.
• Must possess prior experience of VMWare environment, data backup technologies, and event management on enterprise level
• Fundamental understanding of software, computers, and network architecture
• Experience in managing Server Access Monitoring software.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must have prior knowledge of doing documentation.

Desirable:

• VMware vSphere 6.5 Advance Design
• VMware - Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
• Certified by reputable IT vendors.
• Experience in managing IT assets.
• Understanding of System related Protocols

Salary: FJD $37,096 plus superannuation 

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.