Network and System Administrator

A/SA level – Lab Network Administrator

Well versed in below activities and be part of a larger team spanned across the globe

• Network Administration:
• Install, monitor, debug, and maintain the Data Center network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol.
• Support and manage communication protocols such as NFS, TFTP, FTP, SSH, SCP, DNS, and LISP.
• System Administration:
• Provide network supports for virtual solutions.
• Operational Support:
• Manually/virtually install, configure, and troubleshoot DC network devices.
• Apply security patches for Network devices as required
• Ensure excellent customer service.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with clients, team members, and partner organizations.

Mandatory Knowledge and experience in below tasks

• Networking Expertise:
• Strong understanding of Cisco router and switch product lines, including IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR, and NX-OS.
• Competency in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols, Ethernet media, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol.
• Knowledge of networking monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, and Wireshark.
• Networking knowledge, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6 subnetting
• System Administration Skills:
• Proficiency in server-based operating systems (Linux, Windows) and desktop/server applications (WINS, DHCP, domain controllers, group policies).
• Strong knowledge of active directory (AD) and troubleshooting Linux AD connections.
• Experience with virtual environments like KVM, Docker, and VMware (vCenter/ESXi).
• Scripting and Automation:
• Familiarity with Python, Bash Shell scripting, and web services (Apache, NGINX).
• Soft Skills:
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organized, with strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in configuring and maintaining automated systems (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Knowledge of advanced communication protocols: DNS, SNMPv2/v3, ssh, http/https, etc.
• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for lab environments.
• Ability to interpret and remediate security and compliance requirements in a lab environment.
• Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP preferred.
• Should be able to manage and work with Various Stakeholders, Team of Lab Staff, Lab Admin and System Administrator spread across several locations.
• All workdays from customer office.