Analyst, Network Operations

Job Purpose

Network Operations provides 24x7 support for the organization s global production network infrastructure by performing proactive routines that ensure service impacts are avoided. Staff members also interact with peers in Operations and Engineering to facilitate effective handling of service requests and connectivity issues.

Responsibilities

• Incident Management
  • Proactive checkouts and monitoring to avoid service outages or limit their impact. Escalation for troubleshooting and fault isolation to restore service as necessary.
• Operational Readiness for New Services
  • Completing checklists that support pre-production deployment of network services. This includes assurance that Network Operations has updated management for all related network components, is performing pro-active routines to ensure optimal network health, understands the service and it s dependencies, and the staff is capable of performing established recovery procedures.
• Change Management Planning and Configuration Implementation
  • Coordination of changes at the CAB and periodic quality reviews with Engineering. Implementation of tasks assigned to Network Operations and support for those implemented by Network Engineering.
• Service Requests, Network Maintece, and Operational Support
  • Executing requests for analysis or support. Representing Network Operations strategic initiatives such as vendor service level reviews, Asset Management, and Capacity Management. Coordination and support for pro-active maintece activities required to keep the infrastructure in good health.
• Process Improvement
  • Specific tasks assigned by management to own that deliver operational support improvements to a technology, process, tool, or service.
• Perform monitoring for new events to open incidents
• Perform all levels of routine network analysis using scripted and automated checks.
• Coordinate hot hands and other activities with vendors
• Interact with advanced level engineering support
• Develop and propose solutions for the knowledge base

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Engineering or related field. 3+ years or experience in lieu or educational credentials.
• Knowledge of routing protocols and concepts (OSPF, BGP, etc. ).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2 and 3 switching.
• Position requires attention to details, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential
• Weekend and off hours support is required
• JNCIA, CCNA, or equivalent knowledge is preferred.
• Ficial industry experience is preferred.
• Solid understanding of multicast and troubleshooting techniques
• Working knowledge of how to use management tools

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