Senior Network Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Configure physical network devices during capacity buildouts.
• Set up automated monitoring of physical network devices.
• Set up automated alerting based on monitoring for physical network devices.
• Write automation scripts to safely update the configuration of physical network devices.
• Cut tickets to Data Centre operations for a variety of tasks: check cable, replace a line card, replace a faulty device, decommission a device, etc.
• Update the firmware (operating system) of physical network devices.
• Maintain the logical access security for physical network devices.
• Responds to live site incidents involving physical network devices.
• Provide evidence to auditors on the logical security of physical network devices.
• Drive up-levelling of networking team’s technical skills.
• Build and develop Networking Technical Subject Matter Expertise to effectively address complex problems.
• Leverage resources in planning team work duties and schedules.
• Remove barriers to agility to enable the team to shift priorities quickly without losing productivity.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 3 years’ of relevant IT Implementation and maintenance support experience
• More than 3 years of Network Engineering experience working with Layer 2 protocols, Layer 3 networking with IP, as well as routing protocols such as OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, and MPLS.
• Experience troubleshooting across a variety of networking platforms including, but not limited to, Cisco, Juniper, and Arista
• Candidates must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell and C# are preferred, but not a strict requirement) for automating day-to-day tasks are a strong plus.
• Understanding of software architecture with the ability to articulate software requirements to teams of Software Developers.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• A strong collaborator, attentive listener, calm under pressure, earn confidence from others and be adaptive, since a candidate’s role may span a variety of traditional roles, such as design engineer, deployment engineer, operations engineer and project manager.

Interested candidates may send their CV to MAC (Reg No. R1221300) at anc1@anchorsearchgroup.com quoting the job title in the Subject line. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.