Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA)
is seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Enterprise Applications Specialist, System Administration (IT & Services)
1. Department Description
The Information Technology and Services Department of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy is responsible for overall management of strategy, design, transition, operation and continual improvement aspects of IT related services across the campus.
2. Purpose of Role
The Enterprise Applications Specialist, System Administration’s role is to ensure that the existing enterprise applications are maintained and managed, and defects are fixed speedily with the minimum of disruption to employees and students.
3. Responsibilities
a. Active participation in the new enterprise systems design, setup and organization
b. Performance tuning, monitoring and troubleshooting PowerCAMPUS and integrated platforms
c. Administration of application servers running the platforms
d. User and security management of enterprise applications
e. Working with customer services of enterprise platforms with regards to issues, upgrades, etc.
f. Working with other departments within ADA, which are directly involved with the platforms
g. Coordination with the System Administration team members with regards to the capacity plans of the enterprise systems
h. Preparation of budget forecasts for enterprise platform server equipment in collaboration with the Technical Director
4. Experience
a. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
b. Hands-on experience with the complex enterprise systems in the past
c. Experience of working in a team environment
5. Key kills required:
a. Good command of Microsoft Windows and various UNIX/Linux systems
b. Good knowledge of SQL
c. Good knowledge and experience with database management systems (ORACLE and/or MS SQL)
d. Good knowledge and experience of SharePoint Portal technologies (installation, upgrading, troubleshooting, etc.)
6. Qualifications
a. Degree level or equivalent in a Computer Engineering or relevant subject
b. Oracle and/or Microsoft database related certificates are preferable
Interested candidates are requested to submit, preferably in Word or pdf format, attached to an e-mail message : (1) a letter of interest specifying particular suitability for the position, when available and minimum expected salary (in AZN), (2) a current resume and (3) the names, email and business addresses of at least 3 references.
Send materials via e-mail to recruitment@ada.edu.az specifying the Job Title in the subject line. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The cut-off date for application is 21 February 2012.
ADA offers a competitive remuneration package and attractive conditions of employment of high standard.
For more information about ADA, please visit www.ada.edu.az
Job announcement posted: January 31, 2012
