Vacancies for the Post of Systems Engineer Gr. II
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Vacancies (Academic Support Grade)
Systems Engineer Gr. II
The University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) a leading Higher Education Institute which provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate education in computing and related fields in Sri Lanka will entertain applications for the following posts from suitably qualified persons up to 06th October 2020.
Educational Qualifications:
(UGC Circular No. 957)
(i) A first class or second class in the B.Sc Special Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering from a recognized University.
OR
(ii)
(a) A pass in the B.Sc special/General Degree with Computer Science/ Computer Engineering Degree from a recognized University.
and
(b) Two (2) years experience in managing a Multi-user Computer Systems and using UNIX and C.
Special Note:
a) The Computing degrees must be as defined in the UGC Commission Circular No. 08/2018 as follows.
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
b) Candidates should be able to carry out duties according to TOR given below.
Term of Reference (TOR) for Systems Engineers:
- Operate the Cloud Infrastructure and backup solutions at the UCSC
- Configure, Operate and Manage the Core Network Infrastructure of UCSC
- Security Management and enhancement of UCSC Data Centre by operating the firewall
- Configure and Operate the Wi – Fi Controllers at UCSC
- Real – time Monitoring the network and server infrastructure at UCSC
- Arrange and Provide technical solutions for staff and students requirements
- Prepare technical specifications for given requirements
- Evaluate technical specifications of Networks/ Server computers
- Provide guidance and monitor the activities of the trainees assigned to the Network Operating Centre
METHOD OF RECRUITMENT:
By open advertisement, Selection by Interview and aptitude test, Applicants who have scored 40% marks or above at the aptitude test and interview are eligible to be considered for selection.
SALARY CODES & SCALES:
U-AS 2 (II);
Rs. 50,625-3×1335–54,630 (EB); 55,965– 14 x 1335 – 74,655 p.m. w.e.f. 01.01.2020
In addition, cost of living allowance & other allowances approved by the University Grants Commission will be paid.
OTHER BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO ABOVE POSITION
i) Provident Fund and Contributory Pensions Scheme
10% and 7% of the salary by the employee and employer respectively will be credited to the Universities Provident Fund. 8% of the salary will be credited to the Pensions Fund by the employer.
ii) Employees Trust Fund
3% of the salary by the employer
APPLICABLE CONDITIONS:
(1) The appointments will be in accordance with provisions of the Universities Act No: 16 of 1978 and subsequent Amendments, Ordinances, By-laws, Regulations and Rules etc., made there under.
(2) Duly filled specimen application form should be sent to Senior Assistant Registrar/ Establishments, UCSC, No. 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 under registered cover along with certified copies of relevant certificates on or before 06th October 2020 (Specimen application form is available here).
(3) The name of the post in respect of which the application is sent, should be stated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
(4) Candidates of the Higher Educational Institutions/ Institutes, Government Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Boards should apply through the Heads of their respective institutions. Applications which are not forwarded through the respective Heads of Departments will be rejected.
(5) Applications received after the closing date, incomplete or not submitted on the format in the UCSC website will be rejected.
(6) University of Colombo School of Computing reserves the right to short list the candidates.
(7) Applicants should submit a self-evaluation report (SER) describing how the tasks mentioned in the TOR for the given post could be performed based on their experience.
Director
University of Colombo School of Computing
No. 35, Reid Avenue
Colombo 07.
31.08.2020