Network Engineer

Job title:

Network Engineer

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Job description

Job Description:Network EngineerSysco GBHomebasedSysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at .Sysco International, officially formed in 2021, is the externally reported segment of Sysco’s foodservice businesses outside of the United States. It comprises businesses in the Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Sweden, the United Kingdom – as well as Sysco’s export business, International Food Group.The Role:As a member of the Sysco Network team, the Network Engineer is responsible for providing network support of Sysco’s initiative in networks and automation with a focus on delivering effective and efficient network support services. The Network Engineer reports into the Network Manager but will be embedded into the Sysco Global Network team. Additionally, the Network Engineer will deliver these services within a defined shift system. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related subject, and / or relevant network certifications including extensive experience.Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain key Network devices on a daily basis
• Supports the user community via Service Now tickets, and assist in problem resolution
• Monitor operations of LAN, WAN, Load Balancing, VPN, Security, and Wi-Fi
• Monitors all aspects of project and daily operations as it relates to network services
• Provide timely project status updates to customers, PMO Teams, and management
• Performs operational tasks with Service Now ticket support. Understanding and ongoing support of all LAN, WAN, VPN, WLS, IPT, Load Balancing, Security, content filtering
• Perform problem isolation within the network infrastructure
• Participate in an enterprise infrastructure On-call rotation
• Participate within projects across the enterprise network
• Support the campus environments as required, remote site locations, and corporate Data Center Locations
• Develop operational knowledge of Network-based tools that support the enterprise network environments

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, equivalent experience, CCNP, CCIE or other network qualifications
• 4-5 years’ experience of supporting network environments
• Expert knowledge in at least two of the following
• Load balancers
• Firewalls
• BGP
• IBGP, OSPF, EIGRP
• Security
• Cloud networks
• Automation
• Programming capability Python
• Relevant Certifications CCNP or higher held continuously for 4+ years
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals
• Security qualification and cloud experience would be an advantage
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of network integration with storage, compute, virtualization, security and wireless systems
• Strong time management and critical thinking skills
• Applying troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues

Technical Skills Requirement:

• You will have considerable understanding of the following infrastructures:
• Cisco WAAS
• Cisco TACACS
• Cisco ASA Firewalls with multiple contexts, and failover configuration
• Cisco Catalyst 6500s, 4500s
• Cisco Nexus 9000 / 7000 / 5000 / 2000 products
• Cisco VSS
• Cisco StackWise and Flexstack switches
• Cisco Wireless Controllers
• Motorola Wireless
• QoS – Voice and Video Environments
• Remote Cloud Services (AWS, SoftCloud, Azure)
• VM Environments
• TCP expert / Application performance expert
• Sniffing and ability to read a trace
• Network Tools – Fluke, Infoblox, Solarwinds,
• Network drawings and design documentation (Visio)
• Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Switching and switching technologies (Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Stack technology, 802.1q, LACP / Ether channel, HSRP, VRF,
• VSS)
• Experience in large enterprise environments (300 sites)
• Sniffer/packet capture capability
• Remote site performance investigation
• Hands-on experience with networks including physical layer infrastructure, Cisco-based LAN, WAN, IPT, WLS, Firewall hardware (Cisco & Checkpoint), F5 Load Balancing, Bluecoat Proxy, Cisco WAAS, SNMP based software, and interconnecting devices
• Proven knowledge and practical application of network security across firewalls
• Demonstrate the ability to formulate sound solutions based on formal training, research, and expertise with little guidance from management
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and dependable
• Strong LAN, WAN, Security, Wireless, Load Balancing, and VPN troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to apply a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices, and procedures
• Solid written and verbal communication
• Must present exceptional leadership, problem-solving, decision making, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a remote capacity
• Ability to work in a team environment

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. IT is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:56:52 GMT

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