Job Description
Asour business continues to develop, so does our company’s network architecture andright now, we are seeking an experienced Lead Network Analyst to join the GroupIT Infrastructure team.
Youwill be working onsite alongside other technical analysts in the security, servers andstorage sectors. You will be monitoring the current environment, enhancingexisting processes and working towards continuous improvement of our internaland external network services, and application deployment.
Reportinginto the Group Head of IT Infrastructure, the Lead Network Analyst will ensurethat all network services deployed are delivered and operated in accordancewith the needs of the company. You will be responsible for providing advice andguidance on how to improve our network services and the implementation of thenetwork segmentation. You will also be continuously identifying opportunitiesto improve network controls and the speed of service we offer to our customers.
Requirements
Ensurethe stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, and wireless networkservices.
Analyse,monitor and review performance, throughput, availability and exceptionalincidents and propose and implement consequent improvements.
Review thenetwork topology configuration, assessing effectiveness, and if applicableadvises the Group Head of IT Infrastructure on the optimum configuration.
Selectsappropriate procedures and tools and carries out specialist tasks associatedwith the planning, installation, upgrade, operation, control and maintenance ofthe company networks and applications.
Advises& assists the Group Head of IT Infrastructure in the planning, design &development of company networks to meet the requirements of networkprojects, recommending network devices and protocols.
Work closelywith the Server and Storage to ensure that converged architecture is fullymaintained and supported.
Manage theavailability & delivery of the company digital services to the company’susers/staff and customers to meet Service Level Agreements.
Investigatesdiagnoses and rectifies complex network problems, working with other members ofGroup IT functions, operational managers, users and suppliers.
Assist the GroupHead of IT Infrastructure with the planning and implementation of the Group ITDisaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
Providestechnical/skills assistance during the planning and development of new platformsto be deployed within the company network
The position is not anentry‑level position and prior engagement in a full‑time network management orlead analyst role is required.
A keen interest in networkmanagement, with evidence or examples of your passion and commitment.
Strong proficiency in routingprotocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, QoS, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), and securityprotocols.
Extensive experience in the useof network security and performance appliances including firewalls, webapplications firewalls, security routers and load balancers.
Familiarity with cyber andnetwork layer security concepts.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days
* Hybrid working (at least 2 days per week in the office)
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