Our client is seeking a Global Network Support Specialist to join their growing team in Sligo on a fixed-term contract.
Responsibilities: (full job description available by request)
1. Provide guidance and vision on the latest security practices, tools, and technology for the advancement and refinement of the Global security environment.
2. Assess security risks and make recommendations for new applications and design secure solutions.
3. Provide technical support and 2nd level services in the areas of network, security and telephony infrastructure to IT staff both local and globally.
4. Perform network, security and telephony hardware failure diagnosis and manage field service for resolution
5. Evaluate network, security and telephony hardware/software for standards-based implementation at sites worldwide.
6. Manage full end-to-end, client to server communication reliability and performance.
7. Perform network, security and telephony device software problem diagnosis and implement bug fixes/workarounds.
8. Select, configure and install network as well as security hardware, options and software.
Requirements:
9. Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent combination of formal technical education.
10. Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
11. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft, Cisco, UCaaS technologies focused on large scale enterprise deployments.
12. Strong knowledge and experience with enterprise class LAN and WAN devices such as firewalls, switches, and routers.
13. Strong background in networking. Must have working experience with some, or all of the following protocols: BGP, OSPF, 802.1Q, STP, Ethernet, IPv4,IPv6, TCP, UDP, and SNMP.
14. Knowledge of WAN and LAN concepts, network security, network optimization, performance monitoring, system resiliency, server backup and recovery, workstation connectivity, and Internet connectivity.