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Ensure 24/7 availability and optimal performance of network infrastructure by monitoring systems, responding to incidents, managing escalations, and providing technical support. Maintain SLAs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable network services.

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Network Monitoring & Performance

  • Monitor infrastructure using SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, and proprietary tools like Cosmos.
  • Analyze performance trends, bandwidth, latency, packet loss, and KPIs.
  • Maintain monitoring thresholds, alert policies, and SLA metrics.

Incident & Problem Management

  • Respond to alerts and outages within SLA timeframes.
  • Perform triage, diagnosis, and manage the incident lifecycle.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and document lessons learned.
  • Track trends and recommend preventive measures.

Escalation Management

  • Act as the primary escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.
  • Escalate complex issues to Tier 4 engineers and specialized teams.
  • Coordinate vendor support and facilitate bridge calls during major incidents.
  • Manage communication between technical teams, management, and stakeholders.

Network Operations & Maintenance

  • Execute firmware updates, patches, and configuration changes.
  • Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
  • Implement VLANs, access control policies, and VPN connections.
  • Perform change management and maintenance window activities.

Troubleshooting & Support

  • Resolve issues across LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and wireless networks.
  • Troubleshoot routing/switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP).
  • Analyze traffic using Wireshark and tcpdump.
  • Address DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, and VoIP issues.
  • Handle SSID requests, conference issues, and special requests.

Field Technician Coordination

  • Coordinate dispatches for PMS troubleshooting, WiFi site surveys, coverage analysis, and wireless optimization.
  • Support third-party vendor troubleshooting (video, VoIP, conference room technology).
  • Manage on-site troubleshooting activities and vendor escalations.

Documentation & Collaboration

  • Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and SOPs.
  • Create post-incident and RCA reports.
  • Participate in capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and vendors to integrate new technologies.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, QoS.
Experience with Cisco, Ruckus, Aruba/HP, Meraki routers, switches, and wireless controllers.
Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Watchguard.
Monitoring tools: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, Cosmos.
Wireshark, tcpdump, packet analysis.
VPN, SD-WAN, load balancers, wired and wireless networking.
Familiarity with Property Management Systems (PMS) and hospitality technology (preferred).

Certifications

Preferred: CCNA, CCNP, Ruckus Certified, Aruba Certified, Meraki Certified, or other networking certifications (CompTIA Network+, CWNA, Fortinet NSE).

Experience

1+ years in network operations or NOC environment.
Incident management and escalation handling.
Coordination with field technicians and dispatch operations.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure during critical incidents.
  • Team collaboration and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience

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