Join our innovative team and help us in shaping the future of Technology!
About Us:
VXForward is a leading technology solutions provider that helps to create a business value with innovative and cost-effective services across different industries.
Why Join Us: Exciting Projects, Meaningful Impact Continuous Learning and Growth State-of-the-Art Technologies Collaborative Team Environment Make a Real Difference Work-Life Balance
Responsibilities:
Perform, or oversee System Administrators in the performance of, service provider network operations, maintenance, support, or upgrades as assigned by Network Architect.
Collaborate with others in the department in the design of service provider and enterprise networks.
Implement solutions for service provider and enterprise network environments.
Monitor and analyze service provider network performance. Conduct regular service provider and enterprise network performance tests.
Install and configure service provider and enterprise networking hardware.
Implement, and support network security measures.
Provide support and solutions for escalated issues.
Assist in capital and large expense projects, including installation and support of hardware and software integration testing and implementation. Projects and responsibilities may include:
Participate in service provider network technology upgrades and expansion projects.
Support the design, build, and operation of equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware and software as well as servers and server operation systems.
Monitor assigned project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
Evaluate, and verify documentation for implemented hardware, software, and deployed systems as needed, including network specifications, diagrams, charts, configurations, installation procedures, and troubleshooting procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, electronic engineering or related course of study and 3+ years of operational experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Preferred experience would include proficiency in the support/implementation of routing protocols/technologies and topologies in a service provider environment such BGP, IGP’s, IOS/XE/XR, MPLS VPN, Multicast, HSRP/VRRP, VRF, VPC, VC, LACP
Experience with technologies, products, solutions, and vendors industry standard carrier grade hardware, such as: Cisco / Arista / Accedian Networks / Juniper / Adtran.
Service provider level experience with configuration and monitoring tools, solutions, and strategies such as PRTG, DNA, Orchestrator, Ansible, Solarwinds, and Mosaic Subscriber Insight.
Tested or certified in one or more of the following: CCNP, CCDP, CCIE – SP.
Relational skills involving working with vendor management to drive incident resolution until completion.
Advanced knowledge of technical/business environment and problem determination strategies.
Experience documenting processes used by team members.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer focus and engagement skills.
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere.
Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
Project management skills, including cost/benefit analysis and project cost preparation.
Problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
Good judgment, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team, either as team leader or a member of a team and ability to coordinate and direct activities across multiple teams
Ability to develop solutions within a complex operational environments
Ability to think strategically but also focus on tactical and operational issues.
Ability to drive results and ensure work is accomplished properly, safely, and in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust work priorities as needed to meet department/organizational objectives.
Ability to develop, read, and interpret drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
VXForward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join our innovative team and help us in shaping the future of Technology!