Network Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Management: Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Security Administration: Implement and manage security measures such as IPsec, ensuring robust protection of network data and resources.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance, optimizing configurations to improve speed, reliability, and security.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference and compliance purposes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams to support the overall technology strategy and assist in the integration of new network-related technologies.
• Compliance: Ensure the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Tracking VA/PT findings towards closer of the same.
• Upgrades and Patching: Manage the implementation of software and firmware upgrades, patches, and updates to network devices.
• User Support: Provide technical support to users experiencing network-related issues, ensuring swift resolution and high satisfaction.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors for network hardware and software procurement, support, and maintenance along with ISP SLA Management

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in network analysis and administration.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of SD-WAN, firewall configurations, routing protocols, switching technologies, IPsec VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, any Firewall certification or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in maintaining network documentation.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.