TECHNICAL OFFICER I - IT TECHNICIAN/SPECIALIST

Technical Officer I – IT Technician/Specialist responsible for managing Linux and Windows systems, maintaining network infrastructure including Cisco devices and firewalls, supporting virtual servers, backups, and system security, ensuring reliable IT operations and performance.

VACANCY NOTICE

TECHNICAL OFFICER I - IT TECHNICIAN/SPECIALIST

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified nationals of CARICOM and Associated Member States for the post of Technical Officer I – IT Technician/Specialist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Husbands, St. James, Barbados. The CIMH is a regional tertiary level training, research and development Institution that is affiliated with the University of the West Indies.

DUTIES

            Duties include support for but are not limited to:

• Management of a heterogeneous Linux environment (OpenSUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu and Debian)
• Management of a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows environment
• Management and maintenance of CISCO switches and routers.
• Management of Linux firewall environment
• Network management including management of a computational Linux cluster
• Experiences in deploying and managing virtualized servers
• Basic script development to automate computational and network processes
• Database and Web server management
• Experience with multimedia and A/V equipment
• Maintenance and upgrade of computer resources and networks

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be required to have a B.Sc. Degree in IT and/or Computer Science with at least 7 years’ experience working in a related field.

Candidates with an Associate Degree in IT and Computer Science and 10 years working experience OR Degrees in Mathematics, Physics and Electronics with professional skills in IT and Computer Science along with 7 years working experience are encouraged to apply.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Certification in:

◦         CompTIA A+ Certification

◦         CompTIA Network+ Certification

◦         CompTIA Security+ Certification

◦         CCNA

◦         Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

• Excellent knowledge of Linux environments.
• Sound knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, VirtualBox and Docker.
• Knowledge of best practices in managing, controlling and securing network
• Knowledge of backup and recovery software and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in Beowulf clusters or similar

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to manage and focus an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates initiative and tact
• Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

The successful candidate will be required to commence work on 1^st June 2026.  The Closing date for applications is 30^th April 2026.  Applications accompanied with curriculum vitae should be sent to:

THE PRINCIPAL

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology

Husbands

St. James BB23006

Barbados

Tel: (246) 425 1362/65  

Letters from three referees should be sent directly to the Principal and received on or before the closing date for applications. 

An attractive remuneration package including a non-contributory medical plan will be offered.