Job Description
Sr. Network Operations Engineer
Southern Talent Specialist is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Network Operations Engineer with expertise in Cisco routing/switching and F5 technologies to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure, focusing on Cisco routing and switching and F5 load balancing devices. You will play a vital part in ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of our network to meet business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Cisco Routing and Switching:
- Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches
- Implement and manage routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
- Configure and maintain VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and other Layer 2 switching technologies.
F5 Load Balancing:
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot F5 BIG-IP appliances (including LTM, GTM, APM, and/or ASM).
- Develop and implement iRules and policies to optimize application traffic and security.
- Manage and troubleshoot virtual servers, pools, monitors, and profiles.
- Network Operations:
- Monitor network performance using various tools and take proactive steps to address potential issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents and performance degradations in a timely manner.
- Implement network security policies and best practices to protect the infrastructure from threats.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and incidents.
- Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support business initiatives and projects.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and recommend upgrades or changes as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in network operations and troubleshooting in an enterprise environment.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
- Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP load balancing and security modules (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM).
- Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF.
- Experience with scanning and managing vulnerability issues
- Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for network automation.
- Experience with cloud networking platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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