IT Network Specialist
Austin, Texas 78759
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Please note: We are unable to consider candidates on OPT visas for this position. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Fortinet OS knowledge is required
Job Responsibilities
• Monitor global network equipment availability and health.
• Troubleshoot and drive to a resolution a wide range of LAN and WAN outages and performance problems.
• Maintain network equipment configurations with SW updates and HW refreshes.
• Execute deployments of new network infrastructure, configuration changes, according to defined project specifications.
• Interface with equipment vendors and service providers and manage service request escalations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a global community of end users and team members.
• Create and maintain network documentation
Experience Required
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Full time on site at least 3 days a week, more if required.
• Proficiency in Layer 2 and 3 network protocols.
• Fortinet OS knowledge is required, Juniper OS knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge in monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Forti-analyzer.
• Experience operating wireless infrastructure based on Cisco and Juniper solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of network physical infrastructure including but not limited to: network ethernet and fiber optics cables, connectors, transceivers, patch panels, switches and routers physical ports/power supplies/modules, patch cords, wall plates etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, customer service, and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and think independently with minimal supervision.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP a plus.
• Be able to work after shift hours and weekends occasionally.