Lead Network Engineer
Organization Background:
The Network Operations team is responsible for the management, and support of the enterprise’s network infrastructure.
What will you be responsible for?
· Manage/operate enterprise level network solutions including routing and switching, SDWAN infrastructure.
· Secure, monitor, operate and troubleshoot enterprise networks.
· Troubleshoot network issues and ensure quick resolution of outages and performance degradations.
· Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security protocols and standards.
· Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement, ensuring network uptime and reliability
· Document network configurations, diagrams, processes and troubleshooting procedures.
· Work on incidents and provide timely resolution within SLA.
· Perform network upgrades, patching and performance tuning.
How would your day look like?
· Troubleshoot network issues reported through service management tools.
· Work on Service Requests/Change Requests and co-ordinate with end users for validation and testing.
· Participate in ITIL-based incident and change management process.
· Document SOP's for day-to-day operations.
· Monitor network performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
· Coordinate with ISP's and vendors for service delivery and support.
· Monitor and analyze network performance using SolarWinds/Cisco Prime/DNAC
Who are we looking for?
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science /IT or related field with 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Network Routing and Switching, SD-WAN infrastructure.
- Manage and operate enterprise networks.
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Experience with VLAN's STP, EtherChannel, ACL's, NAT
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms (any of cisco Viptela, Aruba SilverPeak)
- Experience with WAN Technologies, VPN's.
- Understanding of network security fundamentals and segmentation.
- Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
- Familiarity with basic scripting or automation is a plus.
- Experience with firewalls is an added advantage.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
Certifications (Preferred):
- CCNA (Routing and switching)
- AASP-Aruba Accredited SD-WAN Professional/ Cisco ENSDWI