IT Consultant at The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program
The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) had been established to direct the organization’s response to the South Asia tsunami disaster. The TRP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in tsunami affected countries in Asia and East Africa in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners. Please visit www.redcross.org/tsunamirelief
The Indonesia TRP Delegation operates from offices in Banda Aceh, Calang, Lamno. It also has liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross.
The American Red Cross seeks dynamic individuals to fill the :
IT Consultant
(Aceh - Banda Aceh)
Responsibilities:
* Assess and report on the Windows Server 2003, MS SQL Server used
* Review and monitor backup process with IT staff and draft process guidelines including what to do on case of server failure
* Inspect network infrastructure and cabling, including firewall, routers, wireless access points, VPN router, and switches
* Create inventory of key software used
* Create log of files and software stored on server
* Ensure access to all drives on the server
* Review organization and utilization of all drives especially public drives
* Review availability of sufficient IT equipment, spare parts and recommend disposition of broken/liquidated equipment with logistics
* Prepare to discuss and teach staff on common faults or mistakes
* Prepare reporting mechanism so managers can review web use and or abuse
* Visit Calang and other field offices to inspect their IT equipment, status of, and any improvements
* Assist in policy formation & socialization
* Ensure of secure operation of all servers and services though the use of security and encryption tools
* Review capacity and performance of DNS, mail, web, VOIP, FTP and SMS gateway services.
* Review and report on the system logs and activity on all servers
* Research, install, and test software updates and patches to supported applications and operating systems
Requirements:
* At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related areas
* Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; strong problem solving skills
* Experience with administering MS Windows Server 2003 and SQL Server
* Experience configuring and administering DNS and Active Directory
* Expert Knowledge of Windows XP/Vista, PHP, MySQL, Office 2003/2007, other software applications including: graphic design, image editing, video editing, and etc.
* Knowledge of Network Security, LAN/WAN architecture, VoIP, and Firewall/Router/Switch configuration
* Knowledge of Cisco solutions, especially Cisco Unified Communication System is plus
* Experience working with an international organization a plus
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross.org put Job title in Subject line. Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after December 5, 2008 will not be considered.
