For the Experience and Education requirements, applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 to qualify
Option 1
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
In addition, a minimum of one (1) year of experience leading teams of IT professionals and managing IT projects is required.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering is required.
Option 2
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of seven (7) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
In addition, a minimum of one (1) year of experience leading teams of IT professionals and managing IT projects is required.
EDUCATION: At least two (2) years college or university studies is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Qualifications:
1- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2026-025 SR):
Experience:
For the Experience and Education requirements, applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 to qualify
Option 1
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
In addition, a minimum of one (1) year of experience leading teams of IT professionals and managing IT projects is required.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering is required.
Option 2
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of seven (7) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
In addition, a minimum of one (1) year of experience leading teams of IT professionals and managing IT projects is required.
EDUCATION: At least two (2) years college or university studies is required.
2- Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the full performance and training level (PARIS-2026-025 TR), please see details below:
Full performance (grade 10): A minimum of seven (7) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
Training Level (grade 9) : A minimum of six (6) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
Training Level (grade 8) : A minimum of five (5) years of experience overseeing computer networking operations in a large or complex technical environment, including responsibility for systems or network administration and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise-level infrastructure, is required.
Employees hired at a training grade must complete 52 weeks of successful performance at the training grade to be eligible for the next grade, regardless of the experience level at entry on duty.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Languages: These will be tested
French - Fluent - speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.
English - Fluent - speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
• • Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques, principles, and their practical application in IT environments.
- Knowledge of IT hardware and software operations, including computer equipment, cloud-based technologies, and networking concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, security controls, compliance frameworks, and best practices to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.
- Knowledge of enterprise-level cybersecurity governance, policies, and program management.
- Knowledge of supervisory and personnel management principles as applied to technical teams.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools for planning, coordinating, and executing complex IT projects. Familiarity with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and other service management frameworks.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, or Cloud Computing.
- Knowledge of industry standards and the commercial marketplace relevant to IT portfolio management, enterprise applications, and cloud services.
Customer engagement focus.
- Knowledge of computer application software development, technical analysis, and IT management advisory services.
- Knowledge of incident and service management practices, and IT service management framework. Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques, principles, and their practical application in IT environments.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Ability to lift or move object weights up to 23kg (this will be tested) under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Ability to work shifts or during hours outside the embassy's regular operational schedule, including occasional VIP support work from offsite locations.
Strategic Thinking:
Ability to bridge technical requirements with business objectives, anticipate operational risks, and adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to apply strategic thinking to anticipate operational risks, design sustainable solutions, and translate technical requirements into effective business solutions.
Technical and Problem-Solving Skills:
Demonstrates exceptional technical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze and resolve complex IT issues, conduct root cause analysis, and prioritize incidents under pressure.
Strong customer-focused mindset, engaging with users to understand business needs and provide targeted technical guidance.
Effectively documents procedures and standard operating practices to enable knowledge transfer and team efficiency.
Proficiency in office productivity suites such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and OpenOffice.
Interpersonal and Leadership skills
Ability to lead teams consisting of people of different cultural backgrounds, language familiarity, technical knowledge, and seniority.
Possess strong communication skills for personnel management and understand how to tailor information to internal and external audiences.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
