Infrastructure & Technology Network Service Manager Professional

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Your role and responsibilities

As a Network Services Specialist, you will have expertise in one or more networking system technology areas and work with products or solutions based on any vendor hardware and/or any vendor operating system software. You will leverage your technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client requirements.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design Networking Solutions:
  Architect and implement networking solutions to address client requirements, utilizing expertise in networking system technology areas such as routers, networking controllers, bridges, or related software.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept Solutions:
  Build proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Implement Networking Technologies:
  Work with various vendor hardware and operating system software to implement networking solutions that meet client needs.
• Deliver Client Solutions:
  Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored networking solutions that meet their needs.
• Optimize Networking Systems:
  Utilize technical expertise to optimize networking systems and ensure they are running efficiently and effectively.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep Expertise in Networking System Technology:
  Proven experience with networking system technology areas such as routers, networking controllers, bridges, or related software, with the ability to design and implement solutions that meet client requirements.
• Experience with Multi-Vendor Hardware and Software:
  In-depth knowledge of various vendor hardware and operating system software, with the ability to work with multiple platforms to implement networking solutions.
• Solution Development and Implementation:
  Experience in developing and implementing proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.
• Technical Leadership in Networking Solutions:
  Proven ability to leverage technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client requirements, with a strong focus on optimizing networking systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Client-Centric Solution Delivery:
  Experience in collaborating with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored networking solutions that meet their needs.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced Networking Architecture:
  Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex networking architectures, including routers, networking controllers, and bridges. Ability to develop and implement scalable and efficient networking solutions.
• Multi-Vendor Platform Expertise:
  Experience with multiple vendor hardware and operating system software, with the ability to work with various platforms to implement networking solutions. Knowledge of vendor-specific features and limitations.
• Emerging Networking Technologies:
  Familiarity with emerging networking technologies and trends, such as software-defined networking and network function virtualization. Ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies for client solutions.

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