Sr. Network Operations Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Roseville, California is seeking an experienced network operations professional to manage network devices and infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring network operations and providing troubleshooting support during business hours.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in managing network infrastructure with in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies. A bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a related field is required. The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $170,000 a year.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing network devices and infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in complex networking issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
• Provide network support during company business hours.
• Participate in network technology design and changes.

Skills

Network devices operations

Network infrastructure installation

Routing and Switching design

Cisco SDA

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco Catalyst 9000 series

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in operations and managing Network devices, firewalls infrastructure.
• 10+ years of experience installing and building Network infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of network hardware and software technologies and best practices is required.
• Knowledge of Routing and Switching design preferred
• R&S and/or DC CCNA is required, CCNP preferred
• Good knowledge of PAN firewalls architecture, ACLs, policies, NATs, IPSEC VPNs, Global protect VPNs.
• Experience on SolarWinds IT infrastructure monitoring and provisioning is preferred
• LAN switching including VLAN, VTP, STP etc. is preferred
• Solid understanding of routing protocols ISIS, OSPF, BGP is preferred
• Understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Cisco SDA, ISE, VXLAN etc.
• Good working knowledge of Wireless network includes WLC 9800, 3500 Access points 9120 is preferred
• Solid knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series, Palo Alto firewalls, Nexus 93k series, APC UPS, OOB network is preferred
• Test and validation experience (Network hardware or software/OS) is preferred
• Knowledge of a network technology discipline (e.g., IP Routing and Switching, Routing Protocols-OSPF, BGP, WAN, IPSEC, PAN Firewall, Packet Analysis, SD Access, DNAC, Cisco ISE, Infrastructure, IT Tools, and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in identifying and resolving complex networking issues
• Strong understanding of how DNS works and experience in deploying and managing the internal and external DNS environments
• Experience in managing different Load Balancer solutions.
• Experience with cloud networking and cloud connectivity.
• Scripting/programing skills will be a PLUS
• Proactively acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization and its processes as well as develop an understanding of incidents and change management principles and organization best practices.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
• Good team player and able to take accountability of tasks assigned and follow through to completion.
• Strong communication and customer facing skills (written, verbal, and formal presentation)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor network infrastructure, troubleshoot, and handle user incidents actively during company business hours.
• Provide medium to high complexity network support activities including occasional off-shift support in case of major outage reported.
• Work closely with Network Engineering, Network Security and Administration maintenance tasks and participate in process improvement.
• Perform medium to high complexity network changes and implementations.
• Participate in the network technology design process.
• Analyze potential changes and enhancements to network software and hardware to determine impact on existing production environment.
• Work as a member of a project team on business projects

Salary Range: $64,000 - $170,000 a year