Consultant - Cisco Routers & Switches Job

Experience

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
. Good communication skills

. Support, configure and troubleshoot enterprise network infra including routers, firewalls, switches and wireless devices
. Implement and manage Fortinet firewalls to ensure secure network traffic and effective security policies
. Manage, monitor and troubleshooting network environments using cisco devices, ensuring consistent performance
. Design, implement and manage network policies and practices including Routing Switching Wireless & firewalls.
. Provide incident response support and resolution for Incident related to Network/Firewall.
. Implement Network best practices and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
. Strong communication skills to document incidents, generate reports and communicate with clients
. Experience with any ITSM tool for ticketing, incident, Channge management.
. Team player who leads NOC team with best practices and SOPs.
. Monitor and manage L2/L3 Routing, switching, wireless Network and firewalls.
. Perform L2/L3 configuration changes, firmware upgrades, and patch management on network devices.
. Coordinate with Vendors/OEMs for hardware replacements and escalated issues.
. Generate and analyse network performance, availability, and capacity reports.
. Maintain and update network documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.

Required Technical/ Functional Competencies

Resource Exp is 5+ Years with Specifically ( 7-9 Years)

. Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches ( C95/93/92xx ), Cisco DNAc and Cisco wireless controller.

. Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall, Fortinet SDWAN and Cisco ISE Administration

. Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools like Observium, Solarwinds, DNS, DHCP, IPAM

. Strong troubleshooting skills in enterprise network environments.

. Knowledge of network design and assessment.

. Knowledge of ITSM Tool and Process.

. Deep understanding of enterprise network architecture which includes cloud and on prem data center infrastructure.

. Utilize monitoring tools to monitor network performance and identify potential issues proactively.

Required Behavioral Competencies

Accountability:

• Takes responsibility for and ensures accuracy of own work, as well as the work and deadlines of the team.

Collaboration:

• Participates in team activities and reaches out to others in team to achieve common goals.

Agility:

• Demonstrates a willingness to accept and embrace differing ideas or perceptions which are beneficial to the organization.

Customer Focus:

• Displays awareness of customers stated needs and gives priority to meeting and exceeding customer expectations at or above expected quality within stipulated time.

Communication:

• Targets communications for the appropriate audience, clearly articulating and presenting his/her position or decision.

Drives Results:

• Sets realistic stretch goals for self & others to achieve and exceed defined goals/targets.

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