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System Support Technician (Re-advertised)

Reference Number: AD 158/26

Location(s): Samabula Campus

Department: Network Systems Security Division/College: Division of Information Technology Services
Job Openings: 1 Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Background: 

The System Support Technician is responsible for assisting in managing a virtualized hyper-converged environment running on VMware and VSAN and OS administration of Windows. The commitment also involved monitoring the Hardware, HDD spacing, Memory allocation, maintenance, monitoring, patching, and upgrading the servers. He/she is responsible for the Server power backup infrastructure which includes the management of UPS's and coordination of generator maintenance. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, this position is responsible for providing support for customers (users), and assigned applications and/or information systems, including provisioning of servers, memory, and HDD space allocation, according to the customer requirement and standards.

Additional responsibilities also include supporting solution design, researching how to help translate requirements into workable technical solutions, and supporting the evaluation of third-party vendors as directed.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or Information Technology.
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Modern equivalent replacement for the retired MCSA Windows Server certification).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the IT sector, with at least 1 year actively managing Microsoft server architectures.
  • Prior hands-on experience working with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, enterprise-level data backup technologies, and event/log management infrastructure.
  • Fundamental operational understanding of modern software systems, hardware computing, and enterprise network architectures.
  • Direct experience working with Server Access Monitoring and infrastructure observability software.
  • Excellent professional customer service and technical communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and prior knowledge in maintaining clear technical documentation and system logs.

Desirable:
  • CompTIA Server+ or VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA - Data Center Virtualization)
  • Active technical certifications from other reputable IT enterprise vendors (e.g., Cisco, Veeam, AWS).
  • Proven experience in managing IT assets, hardware inventories, and life-cycle auditing.
  • Solid conceptual understanding of core system-related network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, RDP).

Salary: FJD30,720 gross per annum plus superannuation

To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:

Name: Mr. Mohammed Tazim Email: Mohammed.mustapha@fnu.ac.fj

Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.

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