Network Operations Engineer

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A leading Travel company based in London is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for 4 - 6 months.

You will provide sound technical support across the organisation and are responsible for supporting new and existing products within the Corporate network; daily interaction with other Operations, Design and Build organisations will be key components of the role.

Responsibilities:

* Provide Level 2 and Level 3 Network support including Operation, Change Management and Request Fulfilment for Network Devices - Routers/Switches, Firewalls, Wireless, WAN Optimization.

* Monitoring and support of global corporate network, to meet, and endeavour to exceed, SLA requirements.

* Monitor Support queues and with the guidance of the Operations Manager ensuring potential issues are addressed and or escalated where required

* Keeping all documentation (including LAN/WAN drawings and equipment lists) accurate and up to date.

* Evaluate, implement and monitor incoming network change requests.

* Maintain Technical documentation on network changes.

* Periodic update of support procedure and technical documentations.

* Periodic review and upgrade system firmware, application software and IOS.

* Maintenance and administration of all production IP communications equipment.

* Directly engage with the Network Operations Center on esculations and/or with customers/users to consult with them and manage their requests and issues.

* Vendor and 3rd Party support and escalations.

Required key skills and competencies:

* Experience in configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols - OSPF, EIGRP, BGP.

* Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 networking

* Experience in configuring and upgrading Cisco routers, switches 37xx, 38xx, 45xx, 68xx, VPN gateways, & ASA firewalls.

* Experience with managing and configuring Checkpoint firewalls, 4k & 5k

* Experience with managing and configuring Cisco and/or Aruba Wireless products

* Exposure to WAN Optimization appliances such as Silverpeak

* Candidates with CCNP / CCNA preferred.

* Experience reviewing system configuration settings/policies.

* Experience working with third party vendors and technologies.

* Experience working within operational environments following ITIL & industry best practices frameworks.

* Proficient skills with MS Office to include Visio, Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook.

* Strong troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical)

* Ability to multi-task and manage competing and conflicting priorities.

* Strong communication skills in both verbal and written.

* Ability to work outside of core business hours to include nights and weekends.

* Ability to participate in an on-call rota when required

* Understanding of MPLS, BGP & Internet Exchange Peering.

* Working knowledge of QoS.

* Knowledge & understanding of Multicast.

* Knowledge of Python/Perl/Scripting languages a strong plus.

* Proficiency in Network Tools such as HPNA, Solarwinds, Extrahop, Route Explorer, NetFlow, Wireshark etc.

* Working knowledge of IP Telephony systems - ideally Avaya

Qualifications / Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field or equivalent experience with Production Management experience preferred.

* At least one professional level certification from CCNA, CCNP Routing and Switching or equivalent experience.

* 4+ or more years related experience required.

* 4+ years of progressive experience in networking and network security including, VPN's, enterprise routing, L3-7 switching, and Cisco IOS, Checkpoint Firewalls & Cisco ASA.

* High level of familiarity implementing and troubleshooting Cisco LAN/WAN/Wireless platforms.

If you feel you fit the above criteria, please apply today.

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