Network Security Analyst

Company: Nexus Systems Group Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Network AdministratorResponsibilities

• Provide high level technical expertise to support the network operations team in all activities.
• Provide technical assistance, training and mentoring to junior level administrators.
• Provide high quality internal and external customer service surrounding the company values.
• Design, implement and support of LAN, WAN, Switching/Routing, Data Center infrastructure including Cisco ACI, Next-Gen firewalls (Ideally Palo Alto) including IPS, DDoS infrastructure, etc.
• Ensures all network infrastructure engineering patterns are appropriately designed to meet our SLA requirements.
• Responsible for writing and reviewing change requests as a part of the change management process.
• Provide recommendations for improving overall network performance.
• Participation in the documentation processes including network diagrams, staff contacts, vendor contacts, utilization of monitoring/resource/inventory management tools.
• Collaborates with managers to develop standards in line with the company guidelines and monitoring those standards.
• Assisting with the resolution of escalated issues and actively participating in problem management activities.
• As a member of the network & security operations team participate in an on-call support rotation to ensure 24x7x365 coverage for critical core and customer infrastructure.
• Overtime in the event of emergencies is required.Required Skills
• Degree or Diploma in Networking or Technology.
• 10+ years experience in IP-based large environment strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco network hardware, software, LAN/WAN and Data Center infrastructures and connectivity.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the TCP/IP protocol, specifically relating to the routing of IP packets (BGP, EIGRP, MPLS).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, in an organized, methodical, and pleasant manner.
• Ability to take ownership and co-ordinate resolution of network related problems.
• Provide expert technology platform support of change control process including impact analysis, method of procedure review, implementation, and verification.
• Outstanding analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service focused and portrayed energy, professionalism, and welcoming characteristics.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle sensitive and pressured situations.
• Ability to identify issues and help develop strategy and tactical plans for various department initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Expert level knowledge of network administration, architecture, and engineering in mission critical environments.Assets
• Networking and Security certifications.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of network security equipment and technologies including but not limited to; firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IPS, DDoS mitigation, etc.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, automation (like Ansible).
• Bilingual (French and English).
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