Application Support Technician

Job Introduction

Required Services:   Application Support Technician

Duration:   6 months (Possibility of contract extensions based on performance) 

Location:   Brindisi, Italy ON-SITE 

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Background information:

This is technician position for the support of the applications under the portfolio of Digital Solution Managed Services Section (DSM), within UNICC’s Digital Solutions Division, located in Brindisi, Italy and Valencia, Spain. This support is required to fill the vacant consultant position and due to the increased amount of work requested by the customer.

Required Profile:

The consultant is expected to bring specialist or expert-level proficiency in application maintenance and general IT support, preferably with experience providing Tier-2 support for business applications, enterprise tools or database administration. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the DSM Team Lead, and in close collaboration with other DSM members and units.

Scope of Work / Duties of Consultant:

Required Technical Skills:

The resource MUST have the following skills and experience:

• Three to five years of experience in application maintenance and general IT support;


• Good working knowledge of client/server applications in a Windows/Linux environment;


• Good working knowledge of Database Management;


• Very good knowledge of English (both written and verbal) is required.


• High school diploma

The resource SHOULD have the following skills and experience:

• At least three years of experience administering Microsoft Windows server, SQL Server databases and .NET applications.


• Good working knowledge of MySQL, RedHat Linux server, and Drupal applications


• Good working knowledge of global Active Directory Architecture, AWS and Azure


• Familiarity with United Nations policy framework for International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or compliant operational concepts and processes


• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable

Required Soft Skills:

Desirable certifications:

• Certifications and advanced training in Microsoft technologies


• Certification and familiarity with ITIL concepts and processes

Teleworking:

Up to one day of teleworking per week is permitted.

On-call:

The consultant will participate in an on-call rotation, expected to be approximately one week per month depending on team size. Standby support and shift work may also be required.

Key Information on On-Call Work and Overtime

Important to note regarding On-Call Requirements & Overtime

Overtime Fees:

• Mondays to Saturdays: 125% of the daily rates


• Sundays & UNICC Public Holidays: 150% of the daily rates On-call Services