What you’ll be doing
– your accountabilities
Provisioning and Deployment: Configure and deploy network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls to support IP Transport Lab infrastructure.
Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and security incidents.
Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance and security, implementing necessary updates and patches.
Operational Support: Provide ongoing operational support, ensuring network stability and performance. This includes managing network changes, performing routine maintenance, and responding to incidents.
Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
Collaboration: Work closely with design teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure network reliability and efficiency.
Security Implementation: Implement and manage security protocols to protect the network from potential threats.
Leadership and Strategy: Shape and deliver the team's strategy to achieve the unit's goals and develop and motivate team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
These accountabilities ensure the role delivers critical support for our customers and business, maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our network services
The skills you’ll need to succeed
1. Expert Knowledge of IP Transport: Deep understanding of IP Transport technologies and protocols.
2. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 7000,9000 series, Nokia's SR 7750 IPsec GW framework, Cisco ASR 1001 and IP MPLS.
3. Firewall Proficiency: Knowledge of firewall technologies, with hands-on experience in Checkpoint and Fortinet being advantageous.
4. Automation Tools: Familiarity with automation tools and practices.
5. Operating Systems: Experience with Junos OS
6. Load Balancing: Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP, Load balancer.
7. Security and Network Access Control: Understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and its features.
8. Mobile Backhaul: Knowledge and experience in mobile backhaul.
9. Certifications: Preferred certifications include NRS2 (Nokia Network Routing Specialist II), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional).
10. Analytical Skills: Strong skills in building the case for change, drawing on data and analytical techniques, and communicating this to business audiences.
11. These skills will ensure you can effectively manage and maintain the IP Transport Network, supporting critical communication services and driving business success
Experience Required
12. Extensive experience in IP Transport technologies and protocols.
13. Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 7000 and 9000 series
14. Proficiency with. Nokia's SR 7750 IPsec GW framework.
15. Expertise in IP MPLS/VPN and related services, including architecture, label distribution, traffic engineering, and MPLS-based VPN implementation.
16. Experience in diagnosing and resolving network issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and security incidents.
Nice to have:
17. Knowledge of firewall technologies, with hands-on experience in Checkpoint and Fortinet.
18. Familiarity with automation tools and practices.
19. Experience with Junos OS.
20. Knowledge of F5 BIG-IP, Load balancer.
21. Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and its security and network access control features.
22. Knowledge and experience in mobile backhaul.
23. This combination of mandatory and preferred experiences will ensure the candidate is well-equipped to manage and maintain the IP Transport Network, supporting critical communication services and driving business success.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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