Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Network Analyst for their Toronto, ON location. Responsibilities Engage other teams or escalate to L2/L3 teams as necessary. Smooth takeover of work as well as well documented and smooth hand over is part of the accountability. Provide strong technical support while ensuring that NOC processes and procedures are followed properly by the team that they are the part of. This includes proper use of automation, following proper remediation procedures, high quality ticket and vendor issue updates, handover documentation, etc. Collaborate strongly with the Shift leader to manage the queue, work intake as well as delivery. Engage in high priority incidents (P2's) or incident calls and provide support. Engage with wider operational teams like EES/OCG and other support areas on an ongoing basis. Ensure work being taken over is followed up promptly while providing proper handover to the next shift as well as to the Shift Leader. Support the incident, change and problem management processes. Manage incident queue and effectively prioritize and triage incidents based on critical devices and shared services. Help develop team members, provide effective feedback and recognition when needed Help assess training needs, process gaps and improvement suggestions, automation opportunities and effectively communicate upwards to the Shift leader and Manager as required Assess impact and potential impact/risk and report to the shift leader/Manager very promptly when significant issues occur Escalations with internal client teams and 3rd party vendors. Manage chronic, repeat and aging incidents with proper internal/external escalations. Create MoPs and how-to docs for better support and training of new and junior team members. Also, peer review such documentation created by other team members and provide suggestions for improvement. Explore new automation opportunities for any repeated tasks to reduce human touch. Report on any challenges with internal processes, gaps, or any challenges with vendors and telcos. Other duties as required. Requirements Strong team player, self-motivated, highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential in order to interact with support groups, clients and vendors. Experience and a sound understanding of network environments (TCP/IP, Cisco routers/switches, Firewall, Load Balancers, WiFi) including an excellent understanding of telecommunications concepts and Telco connectivity. Strong understanding of Switching and Routing - Cisco Catalyst/Nexus Switches, SDWAN (Cisco/Viptela/Aruba Silverpeak), DMVPN. Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Load balancers, Aruba or Cisco WiFi, VMware NSX is a definite asset for this position. Proficient in executing diagnostic techniques with a sound foundation of monitoring tools which include SevOne, Infoblox, ExtraHop, Thousand Eyes. Sound second level problem determination and problem source identification skills with regards to the various network technologies utilized within client globally. Technology Degree/Diploma or equivalent work experience. CCNA certified with minimum of 5 years work experience in Network Operations/Production environment, or CCNP certified with minimum of 3 years work experience in Network Operations/Production environment. CCDP and ITIL certifications are a definite asset to this position. Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits Referral Program Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Network Analyst