Analyst, Network Operations

ICE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE is seeking a Network Operations professional in Melbourne to provide 24x7 support for the organization’s global production network. You will perform proactive monitoring, incident resolution, and coordination with Engineering to ensure service reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, familiarity with routing protocols, TCP/IP, and strong customer service skills. Weekend and off-hours support are required. A degree in Computer Engineering or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in computer engineering or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant network operations experience or equivalent credentials.
• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Manage incidents to prevent outages and minimize impact.
• Lead problem management with root-cause analysis and procedures.
• Ensure readiness for new network services with pre-production checks.
• Plan and coordinate configuration changes with CAB and Engineering.
• Handle service requests, maintenance, and operational support.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Incident monitoring

Network analysis

Vendor coordination

Engineering liaison

Knowledge base development

Multicast troubleshooting

Management tools usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field

3+ years experience or equivalent credentials

Tools

Management tools

Job description

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 customers and 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. Troubleshooting and fault isolation to restore service when necessary.
• Problem Management
  • Solutions for Incident Management from Case Study evaluations. This includes development of the related root cause flow charts and troubleshooting procedures that streamline the time required to isolate faults and restore service.
• 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 Maintenance, 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 maintenance 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.

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 superior customer service skills including verbal and written 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.
• Financial industry experience is preferred.

Skills

• Perform monitoring for new events to open incidents
• Perform all levels of routine network analysis
• Coordinate hot hands and other activities with vendors
• Interact with advanced level engineering support
• Develop and propose solutions for the knowledge base
• Solid understanding of multicast and troubleshooting techniques
• Working knowledge of how to use management tools