As our business continues to develop, so does our company’s network architecture and we are seeking an experienced Lead Network Analyst to join the Group IT Infrastructure team.
You will be working onsite alongside other technical analysts in the security, servers and storage sectors. You will monitor the current environment, enhance existing processes, and work towards continuous improvement of our internal and external network services and application deployment.
Reporting into the Group Head of IT Infrastructure, the Lead Network Analyst will ensure that all network services deployed are delivered and operated in accordance with the needs of the company. You will provide advice and guidance on how to improve our network services and implement network segmentation, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve network controls and the speed of service we offer to our customers.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, and wireless network services.
* Analyse, monitor, and review performance, throughput, availability, and exceptional incidents, and propose and implement consequent improvements.
* Review the network topology configuration, assess effectiveness, and advise the Group Head of IT Infrastructure on the optimum configuration if applicable.
* Select appropriate procedures and tools and carry out specialist tasks associated with planning, installation, upgrade, operation, control, and maintenance of company networks and applications.
* Advise and assist the Group Head of IT Infrastructure in planning, design, and development of company networks to meet the requirements of network projects, recommending network devices and protocols.
* Work closely with the Server and Storage team to ensure that converged architecture is fully maintained and supported.
* Manage the availability and delivery of the company digital services to users/staff and customers to meet Service Level Agreements.
* Investigate, diagnose, and rectify complex network problems, working with other members of Group IT functions, operational managers, users, and suppliers.
* Assist the Group Head of IT Infrastructure with the planning and implementation of the Group IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
* Provide technical/skills assistance during the planning and development of new platforms to be deployed within the company network.
Qualifications
* Prior engagement in a full-time network management or lead analyst role.
* A keen interest in network management, with evidence or examples of passion and commitment.
* Strong proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, QoS, IP telephony (VoIP, SIP), and security protocols.
* Extensive experience with network security and performance appliances including firewalls, web application firewalls, security routers and load balancers.
* Familiarity with cyber and network layer security concepts.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days
* Hybrid working (at least 2 days per week in the office)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* On site gym
* Weekly yoga class
* On site parking
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