Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

Install all new hardware, systems, and software for networks.

Install, configure, maintain and upgrade network services, equipment, software and devices.

Manages all back‐up and restore of equipment configuration.

Plans and supports network and computing infrastructure.

Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.

Monitors network performance and implements performance tuning.

Oversee software and network security.

Maintains inventory of equipment and parts as well as documentation of vendor activities

Develops and documents system standards for network and security devices

Recommend and schedule repairs to the LAN/WAN/Firewall/Cloud Proxy/F5.

Coordinate with external parties and customers for problem resolution, including hardware fix and replacements.

Handle 2nd / 3rd level escalation from Service Desk team

Troubleshoot network/security related problems to restore services to meet stated SLA/SLO

Assist in Problem Management, Availability Management, Capacity Management, IT Service Continuity Management and Information Security Management

Being part of the 24x7 on‐call support rotation

Administer TACACS+

Administer Cisco Routers/switches, firewalls, SSLVPN, Zscaler Proxy and F5 load balancers

Security Infrastructure review and design.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar.

Good written and verbal English skills

Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, ITIL

At least 4 year(s) of experience in the following:

Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Proxies, Load-balancer (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, MPLS, VPLS, VPN Velo Cloud SDWAN, Palo Alto & Zscaler.)

Should have experience in Velo-Cloud SDWAN

Should have experience in Palo Alto Firewall

Should have experience in Cloud Proxy- Zscaler- ZIA, ZPA and ZDX

Network monitoring (SolarWinds & SNOW)

Handles highly confidential information/material.

Ability to communicate orally and written in a professional manner

Prior experience supporting, implementing and/or administering networks such as Microsoft Windows Active Directory

Strong analytical skills

Requires a thorough knowledge of networking essentials.

Experienced in a data centre and or vendor environment with frontend interaction with customers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Capable of explaining simple procedures in writing or verbally and writing basic documentation

Flexible, open mind, self-motivated and reliable person

Being able to work independently and facing stress

Willing to propose ways to improve efficiency