Cloud Solutions Specialist

Green Climate Fund

Grade: IS-3
Deadline: 27 April 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 108,700 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

Introduction

The Green Climate Fund is the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. By the end of 2023, GCF had a portfolio of 243 projects in 129 countries, committing a total of USD 13.5 billion to date. 

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. 

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.  

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. 

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.

Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information? 
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers 
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/ 

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world's largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. 

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. 

Position Objective

The Department of IT (DIT) requires a Strategic Cloud Solutions Specialist to support the organization's cloud transformation initiative, providing enterprise-wide architectural direction and technology leadership. This role will oversee, manage implementation, and assist cloud infrastructure solutions that directly enable GCF's new strategic business objectives.

Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure & Management Services Specialist, this role serves as the technical expert on cloud technologies, supporting governance frameworks that drive innovation while ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellence. The position provides critical strategic input to senior management on emerging cloud technologies and their potential business impact, while autonomously making complex technical decisions that shape the organization's digital future.

Purpose 

- Formulate Enterprise Cloud Strategy:  Assist in the execution of GCF's multi-year cloud strategy by demonstrating understanding of the strategic framework, contributing to the definition of the architectural vision, technology roadmap, and transition framework that will guide the organization's cloud adoption journey.
- Establish Governance Frameworks:  Develop and execute the enterprise cloud, security, and infrastructure governance policies.  Develop and maintain oversight mechanisms that effectively balance innovation with compliance requirements and risk management principles. Work with stakeholders across departments to ensure consistent application of standards and best practices. 
- Support Zero-Trust Security Architecture:  Organise and plan the organization's zero-trust security vision spanning the Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and other SaaS applications,  contributing to the development of integrated security frameworks.
- Direct Microsoft 365 Platform Strategy: Act as the Solutions Architect for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, making informed decisions on Intune mobility frameworks, SharePoint governance, Microsoft Entra ID identity architecture, hybrid Exchange topology, and all productivity and collaboration infrastructure.
- Analyze and Translate Client Needs: Perform thorough analysis of GCF and departmental requirements to understand operational complexities, translating these insights into IT tailored cloud solutions that streamline process, optimize resource, and enhance service delivery.
- Support Center of Excellence:  Organise the Fund's cloud center of excellence ,contributing to knowledge management strategies, defining capability maturity models, and supporting architectural standards that enhance organizational capabilities across Cloud Systems, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Suite, and DevOps. 
Engagement

- Collaborate Cross-Functional Cloud/Security Initiatives:  Facilitate collaboration among multiple  teams to establish foundational cloud architecture standards and security standards. identify organizational capabilities and define basic engineering principles that support efficiency and agility across  deployment models.
- Technical Collaboration and Mentorship:  Advise  IT staff on cloud infrastructure and security best practices, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing throughout the organization. Participate in the Architecture Review Board to ensure compliance and security requirement of network and Azure architecture for GCF.
- Develop Identity Architecture Standards:  Develop and execute adoption of, and advocacy strategic identity management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, influencing stakeholders to support authoritative frameworks that balance security requirements and user experience across hybrid environments.
- Promote Cloud-Native Transformation: Manage the organization's cloud-native transformation agenda, guiding leadership stakeholders through technological changes, advocating for architectural modernization, and driving cultural change that maximizes business value and competitive advantage. 
Delivery

- DevOps & Deployment Strategy:  Manage  the organization's infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and DevOps vision, selecting strategic automation platforms, defining governance frameworks, and mandating standards that fundamentally transform software delivery capabilities, improve consistency, reduce deployment risks, and accelerate time-to-value.
- Optimize Financial Performance: Maintain delivery of strategic capacity planning and architectural design for enterprise workloads. Support resource allocation optimization to manage costs, enhance application performance, and ensure infrastructure scalability .  Help implement basic financial governance frameworks to monitor and control cloud spending, ensuring alignment with the budget
- Support Enterprise Automation Framework:  Assist in architecting and leading automation and orchestration strategies leveraging various programming languages, cloud-native tools and other advanced technologies, defining self-service interfaces, governance controls, and operational workflows that consistently meets IT service delivery.
- Enhance M365 Operational Excellence: Oversee efficacy of operational processes for Microsoft 365 services by implementing basic resource management strategies, compliance controls, and service-level standards.Ensure reliable, secure, and optimized collaboration and productivity solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra ID identity governance, and related tools.
- Adapt Identity Management Lifecycle: Establish policies related to adaptive processes for the deployment, integration, and ongoing management of identity and access management solutions, defining resource requirements, lifecycle governance controls, and operational workflows to deliver secure identity services across organizational systems.
- Enhance Security Operations Procedures: Setup and implement cybersecurity operations and incident response procedures, establishing operational workflows, governance frameworks, and proactive monitoring strategies using advanced cybersecurity technologies (Defender XDR, SIEM, SOAR) to substantially enhance the organization's security posture and responsiveness.
- Manage Backend Knowledge management:  Oversee the development of comprehensive organization-wide technical documentation by backend team, implementation guides, system and procedure and operational runbooks that institutionalize best practices and support knowledge transfer.
- Cloud Compliance and Security Excellence:  Plan, organize and develop cloud solutions aligned with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity best practices. Help integrate technical controls and governance frameworks to maintain compliance standards without compromising innovation or agility.
- Monitoring of Enterprise Cloud Services:   Architect comprehensive cloud performance monitoring frameworks leveraging Azure Monitor and Catchpoint, establishing proactive response mechanisms, performance baselines, and continuous optimization strategies that ensure the reliability, responsiveness, and efficiency of critical business systems. 

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.  A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the Master's Degree requirement;
- At least seven (7) years of experience preferably in cloud architecture or DevOps or System Engineering, or security with a focus on Azure/Microsoft services.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide cloud transformation initiatives, including strategy development and complex migration projects
- Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and automation tools.
- Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
- Expertise in API development and advanced application integration methodologies to support efficient and secure enterprise system interoperability.
- Expert-level experience in Identity and Access Management solutions, specifically Microsoft Entra ID, including the design and implementation of complex identity lifecycle and governance solutions.
- Strong skills in cloud security, compliance, and risk management, including Microsoft Defender XDR and SIEM tools.
- Proficientand hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and infrastructure solutions.
- Proficient scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash Shell, Python, Javascript and Logic Apps for enterprise automation.
- Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 ecosystems, including EntraID, Intune, Defender, Teams, SharePoint, and AD/Exchange Hybrid implementation, administration, optimization, and compliance management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including virtual networks, hybrid connectivity, secure network segmentation, firewall configurations, and advanced traffic management solutions within Azure environments.
- Advanced knowledge of monitoring, performance optimization, and cost management for cloud environments using Azure Monitor and related technologies.
- Strong analytical and strategic skills, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging cloud technologies, cybersecurity threats, and industry best practices
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage. 

The closing date for application is 27 April 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. 

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.

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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role: Other

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Job type: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

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