Description
CCNP Network Analyst II - Charlotte, NC
6 month contract
Monitors, manages, and maintains the enterprise data network. This position is for a data network support analyst with strong analytical and problem solving skills. The successful candidate will work in a dedicated group that focuses on data network service restoration and analysis of application problems within the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring various tools (BMC Event Manager, HP NNMi) for network alarms.
- Timely resolution to trouble tickets submitted to Data Network Support from Enterprise Help Desk and various support groups within the enterprise.
- Using network protocol analyzers to resolve application problems.
- Configure, install and maintain Cisco LAN/WAN Switches and Routers.
- Configure, install and maintain Cisco Wireless LAN access points.
- Requires on-call (24/7) support approximately every 6 weeks.
Required:
- CCNP Certification
- Two-year associates degree in Computer Science, Networking or similar technology.
- Experience working in an operational environment with emphasis on data network problem isolation and resolution.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise networking products.
- Two years experience working with Checkpoint Firewalls.
- Experience troubleshooting WAN technologies such as T1, DS3 and SONET technologies.
- Understanding of TCP/IP and IP subnetting.
- Strong team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.
- Strong written and oral communications.
Desired:
- Four year degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Cisco CCNA certification and class work with the goal of CCNP certification.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting 802.11 wireless networks.
- Experience with network protocol analyzers.
- Proven experience in an operational environment in a large data center.
- Proven ability to speak and write about complex technical topics to a less technical audience.
- High level understanding of business functions and ability to discern impact of requests/problems on the ongoing operations of the business. Working Conditions: Office environment - minimal travel to any field locations in the Carolinas.
Local candidates preferred, Must be able to work W-2 hourly, No Corp to Corp. Send emails.