Network Analyst Ii

Overview

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.

• 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, implementation, 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.

• 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

• Office and Plant environments
• Remote with 50%+ Travel is required
• Some after hours support and change control required
• On call rotations required

• 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

• 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