Network Operations Engineer

Job description

**Must-Have** - Advanced knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols - Advanced experiences with Enterprise Cisco routers and switches - Familiarity with SolarWinds, Gigamon, Aruba, Cradlepoint and CounterACT - Designing and developing high-level network architecture strategies that align with the organization's business objectives and technical requirements. - Configuring/Troubleshooting LAN Switching and Cisco Wireless, Wireless Controller - Configuring/Troubleshooting WAN MPLS, MPLS/VPN - Configuring/Troubleshooting of Application Load Balancers - Continuously monitoring and evaluating network performance, reliability, and security posture, and implementing improvements as needed. - Develop and implement network security architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and secure remote access solutions. - Managing relationships with network equipment vendors and service providers to evaluate products, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of services. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT security, application development, and operations, to integrate network solutions with other IT systems and applications. - Maintaining comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and standards, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. - Creating detailed network design documents, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation plans for large-scale network deployments. - Resolving escalated network issues and providing expert-level troubleshooting support for complex problems. - Conducting capacity planning and performance analysis to ensure scalability and optimal performance of network infrastructure. **Good-to-Have** - ITIL Foundation Certification or Good Knowledge of ITIL Process - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) & CCNP certified - Knowledge with Cloud and virtual network technologies