Responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining networks for professional and managed services customers. This hands-on role involves critical duties during crisis situations and extended hours of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize existing hardware, software, and networking systems.
- Design and implement scalable networks.
- Configure and install network devices (Layer 2/3 switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi).
- Test and troubleshoot network systems, resolving technical issues.
- Perform speed and security tests.
- Apply network security upgrades.
- Upgrade or replace hardware and software as needed.
- Create and present networking reports.
- Train NOC engineers and end users.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of networking experience
- At least 2 years of experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet.
- Experience with multi-vendor switching environments (Ruckus, Mellanox, Juniper).
- Certifications: PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.
- Microsoft Azure network experience is a plus.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage complex networking systems.
- Experience training end users.
- Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Must maintain industry certifications