Network Specialist

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We are looking for a Network Specialist to join our newbuilt WW Managed Services team of 17 in Bucharest! This is a very exciting opportunity for people who want to make a difference.

This will be a 24/7 support; you will be rotating in 3 different shifts.

These are your detailed responsibilities:
• Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems;
• Basic understanding of Compliance standards and rules for PCI, SOC2, and HIPAA is required;
• Monitoring computer networks and systems to identify how performance can be improved;
• Providing network administration and support;
• Perform daily performance & traffic analysis, maintaining daily logs (MPLS, Internet, IPVPN, VOIP, and SDWAN);
• Provide support for implementing and maintaining firewalls (ACLs, NAT, UTM);
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by Lenovo’s monitoring systems and submitted through the ticketing system;
• Initiate escalation process working with other teams, partners, and vendors as appropriate while communicating progress and resolution to clients;
Work with other teams to improve problem resolution rates and minimize escalations;
• Focus on continued professional development to maintain knowledge and application of current industry best practices and security concepts.

Organization
We are looking for a Network Specialist to join our newbuilt WW Managed Services team in Bucharest! This is a very exciting opportunity for people who want to make a difference.

Experience Required:
• VCAP: Data Center Virtualization Design or Deploy certification;
• MSP experience;
• Prior experience with WAN circuit technologies (MPLS, Internet, Global WAN);
• Experience with VMware VeloCloud SDWAN technologies;
• Experience supporting network related technologies including enterprise LANs, WANs, SD-WANs, routers, switches, VPN, network load balancers;
• Experience supporting server-based networking technologies, either physical or virtual (NIC, routing, VPN, DNS, AD, RADIUS, DHCP, etc.);
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP usage and troubleshooting;
• Functional understanding of SSL/TLS and IPSEC encryption;
• Operational understanding of regulatory compliance, including, but not limited to HIPAA, HI-TECH, and PCI-DSS;
• Experience with routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP);
• Experience with Monitoring software (Netreo, Solarwinds);
• Experience with F5 or A10 load balancers;
• Familiar with experience with VMWARE.

Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in IT field or equivalent experience with 3+ years of experience in IT.
Participate in rotation of a 24/7 on-call system and occasional off-hours work is needed.

What We Will Offer You:
• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies;
• Flat structures and fast decision-making processes;
• A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life, working from home;
• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity;
• Attractive compensation package.

We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon!
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