Network / Infrastructure Analyst - Cisco | c50K - Global Retailer

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Network / Infrastructure Analyst - Cisco | c50K - Global Retailer

Watford, Hertfordshire

£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience plus company benefits package

++ An excellent opportunity for a Network / Infrastructure specialist with Cisco, VMWare, SAN and Windows Server experience to advance their career with a global leading retail brand ++

The successful Network / Infrastructure Analyst will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance and the support of the network infrastructure. This will encompass:

+ Providing design configuration and support of the network infrastructure, including but not limited to: Cisco UCS servers and VMWare, Cisco routing / switching technologies, Prime, WLC and ASA Firewalls

+ Providing guidance and input to Data Centre planning / migration

+ Maintaining SAN technologies, preferably EMC

+ Maintaining backup and DR processes for server and storage

+ Administration and maintenance of the Cisco WiFi solution

+ Providing 2nd / 3rd line support to the business and respond to escalated calls in a timely manner

+ Maintaining network security best practices and assist in Information Security compliance

+ Ensuring system stability to aid the smooth running of the business

+ Participate in IS projects where necessary

+ Managing 3rd party providers

+ Keeping up to date with technological advancements related to the business

About You:

A strong knowledge of networking and server infrastructure is essential. Candidates should be technically hands on but also possess the ability to design and architect networks and systems.

At least three years experience of providing 2nd /3rd line network infrastructure support and at least CCNA certified, with one or more of the following certifications highly desirable:

- CCDA (Design Associate)

- CCNP (Routing and Switching)

- CCDP (Design Professional)

- CCNP (Security)

The candidate should be experienced in working with multiple Data Centres and associated technologies. Hands on knowledge in load balancing, replication and failover technologies is required.

Other areas of IT Infrastructure desirable would be:

VMWare and SAN technologies

Knowledge of Windows server 2012 /2016 and Active Directory

Experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration

Knowledge of Cisco VoIP such as CUCM

Experience in IBM iSeries system administration

Benefits on completion of 90 days probation:

+ Executive membership for staff and 3 others

+ Life Insurance/Critical illness & Long Term Disability Cover

+ Pension Plan

+ Employee assistance programme

+ Optical benefit after 1 year employment

+ Dental benefit after 2 years employment

+ 20 days annual holidays (22 after 1 years employment)

If you are suitably qualified and would like to advance your career with a global leader we'd love to hear from you.

You may have worked in the following capacities:

Cisco Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Senior Network Analyst, 2nd / 3rd Line Network Support Engineer, Network Architect, Network / Infrastructure Analyst / Engineer, Network Consultant, Network / Infrastructure Analyst / Engineer, Network Consultant

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