Network Analyst

Guidant Global; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Network Analyst to assist in a forthcoming Fortinet SDWAN migration. This role involves crucial project support including communication with suppliers, site migration, and issue resolution. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in network protocols, monitoring tools, and relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.

Qualifications

• Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and HTTP protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proven experience with network service delivery using latest industry technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Fortinet SDWAN migration project.
• Communicate with third-party suppliers and site technicians.
• Track migration problems through to resolution.

Skills

Network protocols

Network monitoring tools

Problem-solving skills

Technical experience

Fortinet SDWAN skills

Education

CCNA

CCNP

CCSA

FCA

FCP

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco LAN

Checkpoint firewalls

Meraki Wireless networks

AWS Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Network Analyst

Location: Remote (with occasional Cannock office meetings)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £450.00 per Day

Network Analyst - What you'll be doing:

We are looking for a Network Analyst to join and help our dynamic team through a pending Fortinet SDWAN migration.

As a Network Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting this project, communicating with third-party suppliers, site technicians, migrating sites, and tracking problems through to resolution.

The Network Analyst will report directly to the Technical Communications Manager and will play a pivotal role in supporting this project.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and HTTP, with a sound understanding of network principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools e.g., SolarWinds and techniques, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certificates could include: CCNA, CCNP, CCSA, FCA, FCP (Fortinet essential).
• Appropriate level of technical experience working with network and voice/UCaaS and VPN services and technologies.
• Experience of managing and delivering services using the latest industry technologies, including Fortinet SDWAN skills, Cisco LAN, Checkpoint firewalls, Meraki Wireless networks, AWS Cloud-based services, and network service configuration and functionality.

Desirable:

• Driving license – beneficial, although most work is remotely executed, working from home or the office.