Providing day-to-day support of the network including LAN, WAN, routers, switches, WiFi and network security ensuring a high performing, consistent and secure network environment.
Respond to tickets raised via the ITSM tool. Resolve all tickets within target times to ensure that department service levels and key performance indicators are achieved.
Manage network related projects on local, regional or global level as needed.
Evaluate customer networks for performance, scalability, and security.
Maintain an inventory of network related devices, documentation and monitoring solution.
Develop and maintain network standards and processes based on industry best practices.
Provide appropriate training, guidance and assistance to Local IT Support staf
Escalating complex issues to 3rd line of support or solution provider whichever applicable.
Work in a consultative manner management, team members and other systems engineers to ensure departmental best practice is adhered to.
Work with internal technical teams and product placement and feature improvements for availability, reliability, and manageability.
Acting as a liaison, advisor and technician on network issues within the supported region.
Creates technical deliverables including network assessments, capacity planning detailed design documents, implementation plans, schedules for Network Operations and configurations.
Additional information:
Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of Cisco technology solutions (LAN (WiFi), WAN)
Practical and theoretical knowledge of:
VLAN, Spanning-tree, VTP, Port Channels, Load balancing, SPAN
Routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
MPLS, IPSec
CAP/WAP
Cisco Catalyst, IOS, ISR, WLC, ACS, Prime
Knowledge of the Proxy class enterprise solutions (hardware and applications)
Designing and managing LAN/MAN/WAN
Basic knowledge of VPN solutions, firewall (Checkpoint, Juniper)
Experience in managing of DNS, DHCP, NPS services based on Microsoft solutions
Skills:
Ability to think analytically.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Ability to work under time pressure.
Availability and accountability.
Reliability and punctuality.
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to perform tasks with minor supervision
Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills
Solid documentation experience with Visio, Word, Excel
Experience/Must have:
University degree in computer science or related.
Minimum 4 year’s experience in IT of which at least 2 year’s experience of working on an independent position
Worked on medium size networks & Managed Service Portfolio
Excellent troubleshooting skills and logical thinking
Experience in conducting and coordinating projects
Advanced verbal and written skills in English
Hands-on experience with Cisco switches, WLC, Access Points