<p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="/logo/0000000233/5195_Network Engineer Header.PNG" style="height: 271px;width: 741px;"/></p> <p><span>Networks Engineer - Automation</span></p> <p><span><strong>Purpose</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing tools for monitoring network devices, visualizing network, support troubleshooting and provisioning. Due to the large size of the environment there will be a number of challenges presented to the selected candidate. The ideal candidate should also possess sound knowledge in networking technologies.</span></p> <p><span>The incumbent will have to coordinate with various network and systems teams across Pearson, in order to provide accurate information and required visibility to different levels within the organization.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Educational & Professional Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Having CCNA would be an advantage</span></li> <li><span>A minimum of Bachelor's Degree or higher although relevant experience will also be taken into consideration</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Technical Competency</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Scripting and basic website development (Linux, bash, Python, Ruby )</span></li> <li><span>Consistent provisioning of devices</span></li> <li><span>Monitoring of network devices</span></li> <li><span>Generation of tickets and alerts when incidents occur or when there are indicators of impending incidents</span></li> <li><span>Developing tools for network visualization</span></li> <li><span>Developing tools for rapid troubleshooting</span></li> <li><span>Probes for measuring network quality and availability and application performance</span></li> <li><span>Understand and modeling usage patterns to feed network design, vendor contractor negotiations, capacity planning and internal cross charging</span></li> <li><span>Campus and data center network automation (Software Defined Networks)</span></li> <li><span>Good understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, SNA, EIGRP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols.</span></li> <li><span>Proven successful delivery of high-quality, cost-effective infrastructure services in a complex, high-availability environment.</span></li> <li><span>Knowledge of Ethernet / Wireless provisioned solutions within an Enterprise Network.</span></li> <li><span>Exposure to Legacy Voice technology and/or IPT Networks an advantage.</span></li> <li><span>Cisco orientated IOS / CatOS experience working with Routers and Switch platforms.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Non-Technical Competency</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.</span></li> <li><span>Proven ability to plan and execute complex workload in a pressurized, dynamic environment on time and to budget.</span></li> <li><span>Excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to make sound decisions in critical situations</span></li> <li><span>Right attitude, a passion for customer service, communication skills (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills</span></li> <li><span>Should be able to carry out expected tasks without supervision</span></li> <li><span>Ability to work under pressure both within a team environment and as an individual</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Accountabilities/Responsibility</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Monitor network to ensure network availability to pre-agreed Service Levels and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability</span></li> <li><span>To manage performance tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of network resources</span></li> <li><span>Assists in maintaining the operating system and security software utilized on the network, including the addition of new users to the network and establishment of rights and privileges</span></li> <li><span>Perform Move, Additions, Deletion and Changes as necessary in accordance with departmental change policy</span></li> <li><span>Take appropriate steps to resolve Service Issues as and when they occur under the guidance of the Senior Network Support Engineer</span></li> <li><span>Ensure that the Physical Network Environment meets at least the minimum operations criteria</span></li> <li><span>Participation in the On-Call Global support rotation</span></li> <li><span>Be conversant with current industry best practice</span></li> </ul> <p>Please Apply through here - <a href="http://pearsonlankavacancies.peopleshr.com/" target="_blank">http://pearsonlankavacancies.peopleshr.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>