Network Specialist

• Administer, monitor and troubleshoot IP networks
• Administer the structural cabling system
• Performing changes in physical and logical network configuration, installing and removing devices, cabling connections etc.
• Provide 2nd line support to clisent's system and network users
• Create and update the technical documentation and operating procedures
• Advice possible network improvements, changes or upgrades to the network infrastructure

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of IT relevant professional experience
• Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2
• Minimum 5 years of experience at similar position 

Required certificates

At least following certification is required:

1. Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent from other network vendors or an equivalent alternative certification recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)

Knowledge

• Very good understanding of TCP/IP protocols and IP routing
• Very good understanding of Ethernet switching protocols
• Good knowledge of network services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.
• Good understanding of the wired and wireless access technologies (wifi, 802.1x/EAP etc.)
• Good understanding of the application-layer authentication and encryption mechanisms, e.g. HTTPS/SSL/TLS protocols, PKI and X.509 certificates
• Hands-on experience with the products and solutions related to the domain (e.g. Cisco routers and switches, wireless controllers, network firewalls etc.)
• Hands-on experience in administering of a large enterprise network
• Good knowledge of the network configuration of the endpoint operating systems (Windows, Linux, IOS etc.)
• Work experience with stateful and stateless traffic filtering

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both technical and non-technical (in written and verbal communication)
• Very good analytical and trouble-shooting skills
• Open minded, excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills
• Very strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to details
• Sense of tact and diplomacy
• Friendly, supportive and helpful personality with co-operative and service oriented attitude
• Ability to work in stressful environment with minimal supervision
• High level of motivation and initiative, creating thinking
• A proactive attitude and team-work spirit

Other

• Able to travel occasionally inside Europe (plane, boat, car etc.) up to 15 travels/year
• Driving license cat. B
• Ability to drive rented car, including abroad

Specific requirements

• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting network-level encryption (e.g. IPsec, IKE, DMVPN)
• Hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of the Palo Alto next-generation firewalls and Panorama management system
• Hands-on experience in configuration and operation of Infoblox DDI
• Hands-on experience in managing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches
• Hands-on experience in managing Secunet SINAbox encryptors