Job Purpose
Network Operations provides 24x7 support for the organization’s global production network infrastructure by performing proactive routines that ensure service impacts are avoided. Staff members also interact with peers in Operations and Engineering to facilitate effective handling of service requests and connectivity issues.
Responsibilities
Incident Management
Proactive checkouts and monitoring to avoid service outages or limit their impact. Escalation for troubleshooting and fault isolation to restore service as necessary.
Operational Readiness for New Services
Completing checklists that support pre-production deployment of network services. This includes assurance that Network Operations has updated management for all related network components, is performing pro-active routines to ensure optimal network health, understands the service and it’s dependencies, and the staff is capable of performing established recovery procedures.
Change Management Planning and Configuration Implementation
Coordination of changes at the CAB and periodic quality reviews with Engineering. Implementation of tasks assigned to Network Operations and support for those implemented by Network Engineering.
Service Requests, Network Maintenance, and Operational Support
Executing requests for analysis or support. Representing Network Operations’ strategic initiatives such as vendor service level reviews, Asset Management, and Capacity Management. Coordination and support for pro-active maintenance activities required to keep the infrastructure in good health.
Process Improvement
Specific tasks assigned by management to own that deliver operational support improvements to a technology, process, tool, or service.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or related field. 3+ years or experience in lieu or educational credentials.
Knowledge of routing protocols and concepts (OSPF, BGP, etc).
Knowledge of TCP/IP, Layer 2 and 3 switching.
Position requires attention to details, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team oriented environment is essential
Weekend and off hours support is required
JNCIA, CCNA, or equivalent knowledge is preferred.
Financial industry experience is preferred.
Perform monitoring for new events to open incidents
Perform all levels of routine network analysis using scripted and automated checks.
Coordinate hot hands and other activities with vendors
Interact with advanced level engineering support
Develop and propose solutions for the knowledge base
Solid understanding of multicast and troubleshooting techniques
Working knowledge of how to use management tools
Schedule - This role is on-site in our Australia office.
Benefits - Novated leasing