Job Description
In this role you will perform the installation, modification, testing and servicing on all internal/in-house data communications network equipment. Assists in the recommendation for improvements and the development of technical standards. Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches. Works on project implementation. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts activities inside IT and telecommunications rooms or cabinets such as installation of IT and network hardware, making or running patch cables, and verifying or testing cable paths.
- Participates in on-call and occasional after-hours work responsibilities.
- Supports delivery of data center services including colocation, telecommunications services, and deployment of additional services to customers and internal business systems.
- Provides timely execution of data center services such as remote hands, installations, and service requests.
- Acts as a technical and operational contact for data center customers, vendors, and carriers as it relates to colocation, connectivity, and network products and services.
- Participates in managing documentation for all data center structured cabling and IT hardware, ensuring it is properly cataloged and updated and that business processes and procedures are adhered to internally and with third party vendors and contractors.
- Carries out remote hands task under direction of IT leadership / management as necessary to support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems.
- Supports offsite points-of-presence at remote locations and aids in operations, administration and maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and tasks related to the delivery and support of network services.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Presents and conducts self in a professional manner.
- Strong communicator able to effectively communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users, including non-technical audience.
- Knowledge of the OSI Model and network technology fundamentals: TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, CIDR, Netmask, VPN, Firewalls.
- Network protocol knowledge: BGP, OSPF, TACACS, SSH, DNS, ARP, DHCP, TFTP, MPLS, FTP.
- Experience with different interface and cable types like: Ethernet, Fiber, CWDM / DWDM, T1/E1.
- Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching.
- Hands on experience cabling, installing and testing network equipment.
- Up to 10% travel required.
SKILLS PREFERRED:
- Bachelors in Networking, IT or Computer Science or equivalent.
- Network or Data Center Certification
- Experience Level: 5+ Years work
- Experience, Certification
WHAT CAN ASTREYA OFFER YOU?
- Working with some of the biggest firms in the world as part of the Astreya delivery network
- Employment in the fast-growing IT space providing you with brilliant career options for years to come
- Introduction to the new ways of working and awesome technologies
- Career paths to help you establish where you want to go
- A company-wide mentoring program to advise you along the way
- Online training courses through CBT-nuggets to upskill you
- Performance management system to provide you with meaningful, actionable feedback
- Dedicated management to provide you with a point of leadership and care
- Internal promotion focus. We love to build people from within.
- Numerous on-the-job perks
- Peer Recognition
- Market competitive rates and benefits
Astreya Partners is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law.