Network Analyst Ii

Position: NETWORK ANALYST II
Summary:

Develops, administers, and supports the enterprise network systems. Responsibilities include network design, technology evaluations, network architecture, topology development, and system specifications. Other responsibilities include network monitoring, performance analysis, customer support, and fault / problem management. Remote with 50%+ travel required

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Configuration, implementation, and maintenance:
Cisco Firewall, Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, Cisco VPN, Velocloud SD-WAN, Meraki Wireless, ISE, A10 Load Balancer, other Network Team Devices
• Monitoring Systems:
Whats Up, MRTG,
• Other tools: FTD FMC, DNA Center, Thousand Eyes
• Network Device/Warehouse Inventory Management
• Remote access maintenance and configuration.

• Cable Management configuration, implémentation, maintenance
• Internet connectivity configuration, implementation, maintenance.

• UNIX scripting and log maintenance

• Provide 24-hour on-call support, including evenings and weekends. On-call rotations required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. CCNA preferred but not required.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in-depth experience with Cisco router and switch configuration, implementation and maintenance / troubleshooting at an enterprise level.
Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• TCP/IP protocol analysis.

• VoIP protocol configuration and analysis.

• Network monitoring tools maintenance and configuration.

• Administration of operating systems:
Unix, Linux, Windows.

• DHCP configuration and maintenance.

• Netscout configuration, implementation, maintenance.

• Scripting environments (shell, PERL, TCL etc).

• Data center design and management.

• Participation in disaster recovery/business continuation activities.

• Dedication to following procedures and regulations.

• Ability to work as an individual contributor or as a team member.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem solving skills.

• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with diverse user community.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to attend meetings and respond to application problems at various corporate sites when necessary.

Working Conditions

• Office and Plant environments

• Remote with 50%+ Travel is required

• Some after hours support and change control required
• On call rotations required

Role

Specific Duties /Responsibilities:

• Perform all Network Administration and related functions.

• Lead technical support for meeting network objectives, evaluate, design, and implement resolutions to network configuration.

• Design and document network administration policies and procedures for the production environment.

• Work with the technical teams to design technical requirements for the production environment.

• Ensure segregation of duties remains intact in all network / application interactions.

• Track and maintain network application licenses. Reconcile license issues on a yearly basis.

• Perform periodic self-assessments/audits of all aspects relating to networks within all IP environments.

• Train junior personnel.

Bonus Skills, Roles and Abilities:

• Work with leadership to identify opportunities to improve and enhance systems
• Help build business cases to support expenditures necessary.

• Facilitate requirements gathering efforts and clearly document system requirements.

• Build comprehensive work plans and oversee their execution.

• Coordinate the documentation of functional and technical design specifications.

• Develop and execute implementation plans
• Lead the development of prototypes/proofs of concept to validate key technical assumptions prior to making significant decisions.

• Regularly report status and raise issues/risks as appropriate. Anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks while eliminating roadblocks within control
• Informal coaching and mentoring.

• Ability to prioritize workload.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills required.

• Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.