Network Operations Specialist

Key ResponsibilitiesIT Infrastructure Platform Management (80%)Design & Implementation: Design and deploy robust IT infrastructure platforms to support critical business applications, ensuring seamless integration with US-based client systems.Performance Optimization: Analyze complex performance trends, identify potential risks, and propose systemic optimizations.Capacity & Budgeting: Lead capacity planning initiatives and provide technical rationale for procurement budget planning and specifications.R&D and Innovation: Research emerging technologies to evaluate and propose innovative solutions and iterative system upgrades.Automation & Integration: Design complex scripts to automate routine tasks and optimize existing infrastructure tools and resource integration.Security Assurance & Continuity (20%)Threat Mitigation: Safeguard infrastructure by deploying robust security measures, managing patch updates, and designing response strategies for identified vulnerabilities.Incident Management: Lead the resolution of unprecedented technical issues, performing root-cause analysis and documenting prevention measures.Business Continuity (BCP): Draft comprehensive BCP plans, define testing approaches, and evaluate drill results to ensure organizational resilience.Compliance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to security protocols and assist in the preparation of audit materials and improvement reports.Technical LeadershipKnowledge Management: Lead the development of technical documentation and internal knowledge bases to facilitate team-wide technical exchanges.Standardization: Identify and mitigate risks in non-standard scenarios while proposing improvements to standardize global processes.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Technical Tenure: Minimum of 4 years of total IT experience, with at least 2 years specifically in a networking-related field including project experience.Network Scale: Experience administering medium-sized networks (750+ nodes) is preferred.Global Context: Experience working within a Multinational Corporation (MNC) environment is highly desirable.Technical SkillsCertifications: CCNA required; CCNP (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.Hardware Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Cisco (ASA, IOS, Switches) and Huawei technologies.Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and VPN (GRE, IPSec).Systems Knowledge: Introductory knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu preferred).Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Firewalls, LAN/WAN, IDS, and complex cabling/rack management.Core CompetenciesProject Management: Proven experience leading at least one 6-month technical project.Problem Solving: Ability to solve complex technical issues without predefined processes.Communication: Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Originally posted on Himalayas