US Tech Solutions
Senior Network Support & Automation Analyst
US Tech Solutions, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, 48326
Duration: 06 Months
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Description:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Data Network & Telecom Strategy the Senior Network Support Analyst implements, maintains standards and procedures to protect the integrity and availability of information systems data network.The position is responsible for 3rd level operational network support, including the implementation of both hardware and operating systems per the client network policy.The Senior Network Support Analyst provides a timely response to approved business unit, developer, and administrator community requests for assistance including project support.The position requires participation in a 24-hour on-call support for scheduled changes, and to resolve data network problems/issues. In addition to verifying organizational compliance with established policies and procedures, the Senior Network Support Analyst will be responsible for the health and daily monitoring of data network equipment, these may include Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, domain name servers, virtual private network appliances and network monitoring tools.Provides 3rd level operational data network support for 55+ client sites and the client Data Center network.
Responsibilities:
Advances functionality within the network automation, simulation and automated validation solutions (Ansible / NetMiko / Terraform / Python / Cisco CML / GNS3 etc)Ensures the lifecycle of network infrastructure is maintained and optimized. This starts with determining the design, collecting requirements and proposing a solution and continues to ensure that regular operational tasks like patching are done leveraging best methods like automation, culminating with ensuring the hardware is replaced through a managed end of life process.Drives a continuous improvement process to identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve processes within clientInforms management of critical issues that may affect clients or the infrastructure and provides recommendations for mitigation.Works with network product vendors and client Enterprise Architect and Network Team Lead to implement network improvements, and new data network products and technology.Involved in troubleshooting a wide range of issues including electronic data traffic, network security, domain name servers, network load balancing, virtual private networks, local area networks, wireless local area networks and firewalls.Will be expected to interface and support incident resolution with 1st and 2nd level support teams with all network problems.Analyze and understand the organization's environment and architecture, proposing solutions to meet customer requirementsAudit third-party providers for compliance with client network support and implementation policies as needed.Maintains required documentation for all data network activities.Troubleshoots complex network issues within prescribed service levels.
Required Qualifications:
Formal Education or Equivalent:Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, or a related discipline;Understanding of core IT concepts including networking and access control;Strong written and verbal communication skillsCisco CCNP (Routing and Switching or DataCenter) and proven experience with Cisco NetworksWAN Technologies (MPLS), Routing Protocols (Deep knowledge of BGP and OSPF) and supporting technologies (eg BFD)Experience with information security management frameworks such as ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST 800-53, CISCisco CCIE – Routing and Switching (Desired) / Arista ACE
Formal Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent real life experience in Data NetworkingPalo Alto PCNSE / ZScaler ZCCA-IA / Fortinet NSE4 / Pulse PCS: Administration and Configuration10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise network and security systems
Experience with each of the following required:
Network Automation & Simulation Experience (Ansible / Python / GNS3)Broad experience in full stack support environment, able to troubleshoot problems affecting a variety of operating systems both server and workstation3. 5+ years of experience implementing & managing enterprise firewalls with a specific focus on next-generation feature implementationEnd-user VPNs - SSL, ESP, host posture checkingProxies – PAC, forward, reverse, tunnel/gateway
Experience with any of the following preferred:
Palo Alto, FortiNet, Cisco ASA & FirePower firewallsArista & Cisco Ethernet SwitchesCisco & Juniper RoutersInfoblox IPAM & DHCPDemonstrable hands on knowledge of Cisco Networks, including Switches, Routers, Wireless, ISEHands on knowledge of F5 Networks, Load balancer (LTM, GTM, Vipron).Hands on knowledge of WAN Optimization & SDWAN.Hands on knowledge of Infoblox, including Domain Name Server/ DHCP/ IPAM.Linux experienceHands on knowledge of NetScout and Wireshark to capture and interpret TCP/IP packets to identify problems in the network environment.
Skills:
CCNP Cisco OR DataCenterWLANBGP and OSPFISO 27001, ITIL, NIST 800-53, CIS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Bilal
Email: mohd.bilal@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 24-21814
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.
Description:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Data Network & Telecom Strategy the Senior Network Support Analyst implements, maintains standards and procedures to protect the integrity and availability of information systems data network.The position is responsible for 3rd level operational network support, including the implementation of both hardware and operating systems per the client network policy.The Senior Network Support Analyst provides a timely response to approved business unit, developer, and administrator community requests for assistance including project support.The position requires participation in a 24-hour on-call support for scheduled changes, and to resolve data network problems/issues. In addition to verifying organizational compliance with established policies and procedures, the Senior Network Support Analyst will be responsible for the health and daily monitoring of data network equipment, these may include Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, domain name servers, virtual private network appliances and network monitoring tools.Provides 3rd level operational data network support for 55+ client sites and the client Data Center network.
Responsibilities:
Advances functionality within the network automation, simulation and automated validation solutions (Ansible / NetMiko / Terraform / Python / Cisco CML / GNS3 etc)Ensures the lifecycle of network infrastructure is maintained and optimized. This starts with determining the design, collecting requirements and proposing a solution and continues to ensure that regular operational tasks like patching are done leveraging best methods like automation, culminating with ensuring the hardware is replaced through a managed end of life process.Drives a continuous improvement process to identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve processes within clientInforms management of critical issues that may affect clients or the infrastructure and provides recommendations for mitigation.Works with network product vendors and client Enterprise Architect and Network Team Lead to implement network improvements, and new data network products and technology.Involved in troubleshooting a wide range of issues including electronic data traffic, network security, domain name servers, network load balancing, virtual private networks, local area networks, wireless local area networks and firewalls.Will be expected to interface and support incident resolution with 1st and 2nd level support teams with all network problems.Analyze and understand the organization's environment and architecture, proposing solutions to meet customer requirementsAudit third-party providers for compliance with client network support and implementation policies as needed.Maintains required documentation for all data network activities.Troubleshoots complex network issues within prescribed service levels.
Required Qualifications:
Formal Education or Equivalent:Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, or a related discipline;Understanding of core IT concepts including networking and access control;Strong written and verbal communication skillsCisco CCNP (Routing and Switching or DataCenter) and proven experience with Cisco NetworksWAN Technologies (MPLS), Routing Protocols (Deep knowledge of BGP and OSPF) and supporting technologies (eg BFD)Experience with information security management frameworks such as ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST 800-53, CISCisco CCIE – Routing and Switching (Desired) / Arista ACE
Formal Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent real life experience in Data NetworkingPalo Alto PCNSE / ZScaler ZCCA-IA / Fortinet NSE4 / Pulse PCS: Administration and Configuration10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise network and security systems
Experience with each of the following required:
Network Automation & Simulation Experience (Ansible / Python / GNS3)Broad experience in full stack support environment, able to troubleshoot problems affecting a variety of operating systems both server and workstation3. 5+ years of experience implementing & managing enterprise firewalls with a specific focus on next-generation feature implementationEnd-user VPNs - SSL, ESP, host posture checkingProxies – PAC, forward, reverse, tunnel/gateway
Experience with any of the following preferred:
Palo Alto, FortiNet, Cisco ASA & FirePower firewallsArista & Cisco Ethernet SwitchesCisco & Juniper RoutersInfoblox IPAM & DHCPDemonstrable hands on knowledge of Cisco Networks, including Switches, Routers, Wireless, ISEHands on knowledge of F5 Networks, Load balancer (LTM, GTM, Vipron).Hands on knowledge of WAN Optimization & SDWAN.Hands on knowledge of Infoblox, including Domain Name Server/ DHCP/ IPAM.Linux experienceHands on knowledge of NetScout and Wireshark to capture and interpret TCP/IP packets to identify problems in the network environment.
Skills:
CCNP Cisco OR DataCenterWLANBGP and OSPFISO 27001, ITIL, NIST 800-53, CIS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Bilal
Email: mohd.bilal@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 24-21814