Network Operations Director manages the daily operations of the organization's network infrastructure, including hardware, software, security, and services, to ensure it meets the organization's performance objectives. Implements policies and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, minimize downtime, and support efficient operations. Being a Network Operations Director provides network administrators and technicians with training in the best practices and technologies. Ensures logging and documentation of daily network operations incidents and changes. Additionally, Network Operations Director leads troubleshooting and resolution of routine network issues and conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrences and identify potential technological, training, or process improvements. Automates routine tasks using scripting or basic programs. Advises on budget expenditures to ensure required tools and equipment are procured and maintained. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or it. Typically reports to a director. The Network Operations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Network Operations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
I am hiring a Network Operations Engineer (NOC Engineer) to start immediately.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Monitor
a. Proactively monitoring the Company's networks to detect and resolve problems and ensure
uninterrupted operations of the networks.
b. Review turnover reports, scheduled maintenances, and the general state of the network.
c. Participate in daily triage schedule to investigate monitoring alarms, respond to new
requests, and answer incoming calls.
2. Troubleshoot
a. Problem troubleshooting and resolution, including interaction with carriers, vendors, and
company's senior-level engineering group
b. Develop a clear understanding of network outages and determine the best course to
resolution.
c. Draft clear and concise announcements for network outages.
d. Evaluate all risk exposures and collaborate with teammates on best paths to resolution.
3. Customer Service
a. Problem troubleshooting and resolution with Company's associates
b. Respond to service requests via phone and ticketing system
4. Maintenances
a. Planning, evaluating, and executing network maintenance activities
b. Adhere to change control policies and exercise sound judgment when conducting
maintenance.
c. Assist Network Administrator with coordinating the shipment of equipment to network
sites
d. Assist Network Administrator with announcements for maintenance activities
5. Documentation
a. Participation in updating and revising policies, procedures, technical reports,
documentation, and internal training material
b. Maintain accurate inventory for network equipment
6. Security
a. Take individual responsibility, consideration, and awareness, as appropriate to the
position, for security of Company's computer systems.
b. Work with the Security Team, as indicated by management, to identify, discuss,
and implement network security designs, and implementations of network security
policies, procedures, and technologies.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Communicate effectively with team members through ticket entries, daily check-in calls, and
Slack channels
2. Communicate effectively via phone and email with network contacts and vendors.
3. Prioritize multiple demanding events along with daily tasks.
4. Exercise sound judgment when handling issues and responding to associates.
5. Willingness to work any shift (including weekends), as assigned, and to rotate shifts and
schedules as assigned.
6. Work independently to develop solutions adhering to policies and procedures.
7. Able to perform risk assessment and mitigation to avoid negative impacts.
8. Continuous open collaboration with teammates and other members in the organization.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1. 2 years in a network operations environment in support of customer networks OR
2. 2 years in a technical support role interacting with contacts via phone and ticketing system AND
3. Hands-on experience with live production Cisco and Juniper network devices
4. Administer and configure Cisco and Juniper routers/switches, implement firmware changes, OS
releases and other software upgrades.
5. Troubleshoot router/network performance problems on a live production network
6. Troubleshoot circuit problems for commercially lit services and self-lit dark fiber services
7. Prepare announcements for maintenance activities or network outages
8. Understanding of network security, secure configuration of network devices, and the use of
network devices to secure networks of computing systems, including configuring and maintaining
ACLs, knowledge of firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
9. Experience with installing, upgrading, and securing network equipment and services
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
1. Cisco CCNP certification
2. Direct experience in network configuration, management, and operations
3. Experience with optical transmission systems such as DWDM
4. Experience working with advanced routing protocols such as BGP
5. Working knowledge of MPLS-SR and L2VPNs
6. Experience in a university and/or research environment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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