Network Analyst (35342

Network Analyst – Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Support the operation, administration, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure within a secure, high-availability airport environment.
• Provide hands-on support for LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, routing, switching, and firewall technologies supporting mission-critical operations.
• Install, configure, integrate, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, Wireless Access Points (WAPs), and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
• Monitor network performance, system health, capacity, and protocol compatibility while identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents affecting wired, wireless, remote access, and security infrastructure, escalating issues when required.
• Administer and support Fortinet (Forti Gate) firewall environments, VPN gateways, and secure remote access solutions.
• Support and maintain Extreme Networks switching infrastructure and wireless mesh networking environments.
• Execute scheduled maintenance, upgrades, patching, system tuning, and operational support activities to ensure network stability and availability.
• Monitor security platforms, firewall logs, intrusion detection systems, and network alerts to identify risks, anomalies, and performance issues.
• Conduct routine security audits and contribute to network security, compliance, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
• Utilize Solar Winds NPM, Solar Winds Operations Manager, Wireshark, and related monitoring and diagnostic tools to manage network health and performance.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, technical documentation, network diagrams, procedures, and enterprise ticketing records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, airport tenants, airline partners, consultants, and vendors to support business and operational networking requirements.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies including VLANs, STP, HSRP, Ether Channel, IP Routing, NAT, VPN, RADIUS/TACACS+, SNMP, IPsec, and enterprise wireless networking.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), with reliable transportation for daily onsite work within a secure airport environment.

• Hands-on experience supporting Fortinet security solutions and Extreme Networks switching and wireless infrastructure.
• Experience working in mission-critical, highly secure, or 24x7 operational environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL standards, service management processes, and operational best practices.
• CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Wireless, ITIL, CAMP, or related industry certifications are considered strong assets.
• Previous experience mentoring team members, supporting infrastructure projects, or participating in network modernization initiatives.