Network and Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Copenhagen

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Copenhagen
  • Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Closing Date: 2025-09-14

Job categories IT
Vacancy code VA/2025/B0009/30551
Level ICS-10
Department/office MP, ITG, IT Group
Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-2
Duration Ongoing (Subject to availability of funds and performance)
Application period 15-Aug-2025 to 14-Sep-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Global Office Network Management (Cisco Meraki)

  • Serve as the primary technical authority for 60+ Meraki-based office networks, supporting and guiding local IT teams.

  • Design and implement robust network solutions for offices with unstable power or poor internet connectivity.

  • Manage deployment of new office setups and hardware upgrades.

  • Assist with custom network configurations and resolve complex connectivity/performance issues.

  • Develop and maintain hardware offerings to keep regional IT infrastructure up-to-date.

Cloud Network Infrastructure Management (Google Cloud Platform)

  • Design, implement, and manage critical cloud network services (VPCs, firewall rules, Cloud Armor, Global Load Balancer, IAP).

  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate deployment and management of cloud infrastructure.

  • Monitor performance, security, and cost, recommending optimizations.

  • Implement cloud security best practices.

General Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting (SolarWinds & Tools)

  • Use enterprise monitoring tools for real-time visibility and proactive issue detection.

  • Act as a second-level escalation point for network incidents.

  • Maintain clear documentation of network configurations and processes.

  • Stay current on emerging technologies and security threats.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting using packet capture tools (tcpdump, Wireshark).

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

  • Master’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Networking or other relevant discipline is required.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master’s degree.

Experience

Professional Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years in enterprise network infrastructure management.

Networking skills

  • Experience with managing large-scale office networks (500+ devices/users), preferably Cisco Meraki or equivalent cloud-managed solutions.

  • Experience supporting global/multi-site office environments.

  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, wireless networking.

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise LAN/WAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting.

  • Strong knowledge of network security, firewall rules, and perimeter defense.

Cloud Networking & Security

  • 3+ years working with cloud networking, preferably GCP, AWS, or Azure.

  • Experience managing VPCs, load balancers, firewall rules, Identity-Aware Proxy, and cloud security.

Infrastructure Automation

  • Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  • Expertise with tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Prometheus, or similar. Advanced troubleshooting with CLI, packet capture (Wireshark, tcpdump), and log analysis.

Communication & Documentation

  • Experience with creating and maintaining technical documentation and network diagrams.

  • Strong communication skills in multicultural, remote-first teams.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in multicultural environments (International organizations)

Desired experience (not required):

  • Familiarity with open-source OS (e.g., Ubuntu) and open-source networking/monitoring tools.

  • Scripting skills in Python or similar for automation and network operations.

  • Experience with RESTful API integrations (especially GCP or Meraki).

  • Understanding identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML) and troubleshooting authentication issues.

  • Relevant certifications such as:

       - Cisco CCNP/CCIE Enterprise or equivalent        - Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Network Engineer
       - Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect
       - Security certifications (CISSP, CISM)

 Language

  • Full working knowledge of English is required.

  • Knowledge of another official UNOPS language (French, Spanish) is an asset.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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