Job Description
Job Description
- Install, configure, monitor, and maintain physical and virtual network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Configure and manage VLANs across fabric networks and private switches based on business unit requirements.
- Provision and configure new private switches according to infrastructure and business requirements.
- Implement user authentication and role-based access controls for network infrastructure.
- Configure, manage, and optimize dynamic routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, for internet edge routing, multi-homed ISP connections, and internal data center network paths.
- Manage and troubleshoot Top-of-Rack (TOR) switches and fabric-level network infrastructure.
- Support data center and lab infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and expansion projects in coordination with project managers and infrastructure teams.
- Perform network switch upgrades, firmware updates, and security patches to maintain compliance.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and connectivity to ensure optimal infrastructure uptime.
- Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and hardware-related failures.
- Manage firewall configurations, VPN connectivity, security policies, and network access controls.
- Perform vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
- Maintain network documentation, including rack elevations, hardware serial numbers, port mappings, and warranty information.
- Conduct on-site physical hardware inspections, link testing, component replacements, and network connectivity checks.
- Coordinate with business units and cross-functional infrastructure teams to support network operations and resolve technical issues.
- Provide Tier III technical support for complex network and infrastructure-related incidents.
- Hands-on experience in network administration and enterprise network infrastructure management.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies in data center environments.
- Practical experience configuring and managing VLANs, fabric networks, private switches, and TOR switches.
- Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS routing protocols.
- Experience with data center network infrastructure installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience managing network hardware upgrades, firmware updates, and security patching.
- Knowledge of firewall management, VPN configuration, network access controls, and cybersecurity practices.
- Experience performing physical network hardware installation, testing, and replacement.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including Tier III network support.
- Ability to coordinate with project managers, business units, and cross-functional infrastructure teams.
- Strong documentation, communication, and incident management skills.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise data centers and lab environments.
- Familiarity with network fabric architecture and modern data center switching technologies.
- Experience with network infrastructure migration, capacity planning, and hardware lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of network monitoring and performance management tools.
- Relevant networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.
- Experience working in enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical data center environments.
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