Expert Network Operations

What is the role about?

IT NOC expert engineer is accountable for the provision of business relevant cloud and hybrid based network operations services combining analytical skills and design with adequate knowledge of software, hardware and cloud technology, knowledge and abilities in using software tools and programming languages in order to deliver effective and efficient IT Infrastructure services within and towards OMV Petrom and OMV Group, including the creation of architectural roadmaps, designing of solutions, testing, implementation and modification of the IT systems containing software as a main component

Responsabilities:

• Ensures Cloud and Hybrid network operations, building, operating and maintaining network operations services;
• Implements and customizes technical solutions and processes and ensures technical service delivery through continuous knowledge exchange and best practice; implementations. Participates in projects, gives technical advice and performs technical implementations in Hybrid and Cloud network operations area
• Ensures governance, controls and operational best practices to ensure highly usable and stable workplace services for all end users;
• Continually provides input assessing the impact of emerging technologies against strategic IT developments enabling the business capabilities;
• Closely collaborates with relevant stakeholders ( Developers, Service Managers) to define software development and customization requirements;
• Owns Key expert level communication and interaction including consulting, understanding and supporting of the Digital Infrastructure & Hybrid Platforms network operations strategy;
• Identifies potential risks in area of expertise and proposes respective solutions for risk mitigation;
• Further ensures the consistency and maintainability of new and existing IT Infrastructure environments by supporting the Department Manager in creating, maintaining, and enforcing technical standards, guidance and reference architectures;
• Defines, identifies and steers sourcing opportunities for the OMV group in the Hybrid and Cloud network Operations area. Continuously works on technical and innovative improvement of application services and systems as well as maintains technical documentation according to the company’s standards;
• Defines sound proposals to improve procedures and guidelines and provides input for policies. Provides clear, useable advice to superiors & peers. Advanced expertise role in special tasks or projects; works in multifunctional projects.

Requirements:

• Master Diploma (IT&C);
• CCNA, CCSA or equivalent experience;
• Relevant professional experience: more than 5 years;
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, network routing & switching, very good knowledge of any of IPS/IDS, WAF, content filtering solutions, good knowledge of content switching, load balancing and traffic shaping, very good knowledge of IT infrastructure services like DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TACACS+ or good knowledge of network data center design technologies;
• Experience working with Cisco or Juniper network equipment and DataCenter technologies (ex. Cisco ACI), Checkpoint or Barracuda Firewalls, Cisco WLAN&LAN technologies (ex. Cisco Prime), Citrix Netscaler load balancers;
• Hands-on Experience in network monitoring using any tools based on Netflow, SNMP, ICMP protocols ( OpenView NNM, SolarWinds, Cacti, Statseeker);
• Proven proficiency to manage multiple projects and priorities demanding both rigorous attentions to detail and high level comprehensive solutions;
• Ability to establish, implement, and enforce appropriate IT standards to meet business requirements.
• English – advanced level written and verbal;
• Experience in PowerShell scripting specific to operations automation.