Lead-Network Job Description
Lead-network
provides direction to engineering resources in areas including but not limited to: routing protocols, routers, switches, firewall administration, MPLS, Private Line, VPN, DNS/DHCP, load balancing and SSL.
Lead-Network Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Assist in routine configuration of routers concentrators
Manage\Administer LAN switches, routers, SONET equipment, encryption devices, and associated infrastructure
Serve as architect, maintenance, and consultant regarding all network components, functions, and addressing implementations (IP planning, routing, DNS)
Duties include scripting, design, analysis, planning, implementation and troubleshooting of the services located at multi sites
Background in software, hardware and maintenance of the telephony systems, voicemail, VoIP technology, and carrier SIP services
The GIS Lead Analyst, Contact Center Engineer will be involved with the Engineering/Planning functions of a traditional voice network group, but will also take part in, and be expected to lead initiatives in the converged network world
The candidate will interface with various business groups and determine if and when the company can utilize and implement such enhanced technologies
Responsible for the engineering and development of Call Center Infrastructure Assets - including ACD, IVR, CTI, Reporting systems
Support the planning, design, implementation and optimization of new voice products/services
Perform after hours support duties on occasion to sustain systems and service levels
Lead-Network Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lead-Network
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNA, CE, CCIE, CCNP, ITIL, IAT, III, CISSP, F5, MCSE
Education for Lead-Network
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lead-network job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Networking, Telecommunications, Education, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Technology
Skills for Lead-Network
Desired skills for lead-network include:
OSPF
Switches
BGP
Routers
MPLS
DNS
EIGRP
Associated terminals
Concentrators
Desktop operating systems and applications
Desired experience for lead-network includes:
Must have experience in network tools such as Cacti, Nagios, RANCID, SNMP and Netflow
Strong technical understanding of network services technologies (firewall, IPS)
Expert functional/non-functional around assigned unit of work
Experience managing an outsourced service provider required
Advanced competencies in networking technologies and managing network teams required
CCNP, CCIE Certification (or equivalent experience)
Lead-Network Examples
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Lead-Network Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lead-network. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lead-network
- Maintain WAN/LAN services, remote access, network services, firewall and load-balancer availability and security
- Research, recommend, implement and administer network expansion operations
- Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation of all network infrastructure, systems, and services
- Install, maintain, and configure Data Center (on-site)
- Develop, improve and implement efficient network utilization strategies
- Contribute to ongoing development of, and ensure adherence to, process, standards, and policies
- Participate in on call rotation with other team members to assist with scheduled maintenance and to respond to production emergencies
- Produces and maintains timely, accurate engineering, implementation, operations documentation
- Assist the management of the Data Centre environment
- Identify emerging and disruptive technology vendors, products, and solutions for System integration
Qualifications for lead-network
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN environments and experience working with the following protocols
- Knowledge of wireless technologies standards and protocols (Wi-Fi, antennas, amplifiers, base stations, propagation, interference, spectrum)
- Proficient in voice, video, and app technologies/protocols (circuit, VoIP, SIP, ), (Cisco CME a plus)
- 4 YR college degree preferred & 5 YRS of experience in applicable field, or advanced degree in applicable field and 4 YRS of relevant experience
- Experience with design of advanced interior and exterior routing technologies and integration (ex
- CCNP, CCNA Voice, ITSM/ITIL
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lead-network. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lead-network
- Wide Area Network equipment and circuits (routers and telco equipment)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously work on multiple projects
- Satellite systems (VSAT)
- Microwave radio equipment
- Data Network equipment (X.25 packet/channel banks, DACS, MUXs)
- VHF/UHF radio equipment, cellular modems, boosters and paging infrastructure
- Various electronic equipment as needed and/or when requested throughout the company
- Oversees local telephone companies and company personnel to install, test, and repair telephone circuits
- Acts as coordinator and resource planner for telecommunications capital projects
- Review design drawings to ensure Operational concerns are met and provide feedback to designers where improvements can be made
Qualifications for lead-network
- Have extensive experience managing operational networks in diverse environment
- Network analysis tools (CISCO Network Configuration Manager, CISCO Network Analysis Modules)
- IAT Level III certification is Required (CISA, GCIH, GCED, CISSP, CASP CE)
- Cisco Certified Voice Professional Desired
- Be CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Have extensive experience managing operational networks in a high–paced, diverse environment
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lead-network. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lead-network
- Be the point of contact for field operations personnel pertaining to telecommunications problems
- Participates on ad hoc teams that relate to network technologies
- Ensures safe, reliable, and accurate operations of facilities in accordance with approved Policies and Procedures
- Provide status reports for management of the telecommunications environment
- Create or review infrastructure improvement project proposal documents
- Pursue continuous improvement of the overall operation to enhance reliability, availability, functionality and TCO of the systems and services provided by the department
- Work with other IS teams and Business Units to resolve problems and develop improvements
- Oversees day to day network operations for relevant account
- Continuously identify and implement improvements to increase stability and availability
- Ensures currency of Operational and technical documentation
Qualifications for lead-network
- Knowledge of network analysis tools (CISCO Network Configuration Manager, CISCO Network Analysis Modules)
- WAN troubleshooting/problem determination skills (Integrated Services Digital network (ISDN), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET))
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of communication network concepts, principles and design framework
- Devops tool chain experience required (GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, Ansible )
- VMWare Data Center Virtualization Certification and experience in the configuration and use of VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus, VMware View, VMware vCenter, and VMware Workstation
- Communicating with the University’s faculty/staff to create solutions to their advanced, complex and unique technical networking requirements
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Our growing company is hiring for a lead-network. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lead-network
- Participates in strategic network planning, steady state operations planning, and development of contingency operation plans
- Plans and supports injection of new technologies and implementation of technology refresh
- Confers with and advises administrators, user representatives, and technical personnel regarding development and design of integrated network solutions
- Prepares recommendations based on monitoring results, tools analyses, and forensics
- Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding network equipment, maintenance, and monitoring
- Schedules routine system maintenance, oversees application of proactive Cyber Security measures, and manages reaction to Network Defense requirements
- Develops and maintains system architecture and operational documentation
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network and telecom configuration, network mapping, processes and service records
- Has deep understanding of the business process and the solutions implemented in support of a process or sub process
- Informal Trainer to Level II
Qualifications for lead-network
- Knowledge of CISCO firewall/Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment, Adaptive Security Appliance, NEXUS Data Center Architecture, CISCO Aggregation Service Routers (ASR), and Virtual Switching Systems (VSS)
- Five years of IT leadership experience and
- Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching
- Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II (Any of the Following)
- Minimum of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent training
- Ability to coordinate, plan and manage complex technical solutions
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lead-network. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lead-network
- Troubleshoots and resolves issues with network infrastructure and/or components
- Conducts hardware infrastructure site surveys, planning, and design
- Makes recommendations on hardware, cabling, and equipment requirements
- Provides installation management to include creating list of materials, bills of materials, estimating installation project timelines, determining installation team requirements, successfully executing installation projects, and documenting project status
- Plans, builds, and installs cable patch panels and cable infrastructures
- Installs and terminates all types of standard IT cable and fiber
- Provides equipment rack installation and equipment installations within a variety of locations that includes, but is not limited to, data centers, equipment rooms, communications closets, operations centers, and user workspaces
- Performs installs and terminations for all types of standard IT cable and fiber
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure and/or components
- Act as first point of contact for escalated calls
Qualifications for lead-network
- Knowledge of OSI model and ability to perform and decipher packet captures
- Experience with virtualization technologies (Xen, VMWare, KVM)
- Experience with Unix/Linux and network tools based on this platform
- Expertise supporting and managing large, complex enterprise infrastructure projects using Cisco solutions
- Designing enterprise scale routing and switching environments
- Demonstrates experience supporting CISCO firewall/Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment, Adaptive Security Appliance, NEXUS Data Center Architecture, Virtual Distributed Switching, CISCO Aggregation Service Routers (ASR), and Virtual Switching Systems (VSS)