Advanced Services Operations Engineer

Duties:

Client Interface and Processes
Review current network standards with applicable stakeholders to ensure the standards are impacting the network positively
Create gap analysis’ based on operational input on current network performance standards
Review best practice designs with vendors and ensure common practices are being implemented in the Client network
Review current monitoring and reporting systems and make recommendations to optimize event management and performance management software
Acts as an internal training resource to tier 2/3 operations engineers
Provide software analysis for network devices and network security devices to minimize network disruptions due to bugs and security vulnerabilities
Peer review of changes for DC Exit activities

Expected Skillset:

Minimum 5 years’ experience with network and security operations and engineering
Experience with configuration and support of Cisco (IOS, NxOS and ACI), Checkpoint, F5, Juniper and McAfee.
Ability to lead large initiatives and interface with all levels of an organization.
Expert level experience troubleshooting TCP/IP at a packet level.
In-depth and hands on experience in complex LAN/WAN.MAN, DWDM.
In-depth understanding of operational and troubleshooting knowledge of trunking protocols – VTP-802.1Q etc.
In-depth working knowledge and troubleshooting of IP routing and network protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, spanning tree, multicast etc.).
In-depth working knowledge of IPT implementation and troubleshooting.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to articulate complex technical issues to leadership teams.