As a Network Engineer in an Internet Service Provider (ISP), you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the network infrastructure to ensure reliable and high-quality internet services for customers. Working under the guidance of senior network engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of network design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Network Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address issues to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Perform regular network maintenance tasks, including firmware updates, configuration backups, and equipment audits.
- Collaborate with the Network Operations Center (NOC) team to promptly resolve network incidents and minimize downtime.
2. Network Configuration and Implementation:
- Assist in configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and other network equipment based on established best practices and customer requirements.
- Assist with the deployment of new network services and technologies, ensuring proper integration and compatibility within the existing network infrastructure.
- Contribute to network capacity planning and growth strategies to accommodate increasing customer demands.
3. Troubleshooting and Technical Support:
- Participate in troubleshooting network issues, utilizing network monitoring tools, packet captures, and log analysis.
- Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, diagnosing and resolving network connectivity, performance, and security-related concerns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer support and field technicians, to investigate and resolve network-related customer incidents.
4. Network Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Generate regular reports on network performance, bandwidth utilization, and security incidents, assisting in trend analysis and capacity planning
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
- Knowledge of networking principles, protocols, and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching).
- Familiarity with network equipment, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
- Basic understanding of network security concepts and best practices.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.