Network and System Administrator

A/SA level – Lab Network AdministratorWell versed in below activities and be part of a larger team spanned across the globeNetwork Administration:Install, monitor, debug, and maintain the Data Center network infrastructure.Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches, including VLANs and Spanning Tree Protocol.Support and manage communication protocols such as NFS, TFTP, FTP, SSH, SCP, DNS, and LISP.System Administration:Provide network supports for virtual solutions.Operational Support:Manually/virtually install, configure, and troubleshoot DC network devices.Apply security patches for Network devices as requiredEnsure excellent customer service.Collaboration:Work closely with clients, team members, and partner organizations.Mandatory Knowledge and experience in below tasksNetworking Expertise:Strong understanding of Cisco router and switch product lines, including IOS, IOS XE, IOS XR, and NX-OS.Competency in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing protocols, Ethernet media, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol.Knowledge of networking monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, and Wireshark.Networking knowledge, including Cisco IOS and IPv4/IPv6 subnettingSystem Administration Skills:Proficiency in server-based operating systems (Linux, Windows) and desktop/server applications (WINS, DHCP, domain controllers, group policies).Strong knowledge of active directory (AD) and troubleshooting Linux AD connections.Experience with virtual environments like KVM, Docker, and VMware (vCenter/ESXi).Scripting and Automation:Familiarity with Python, Bash Shell scripting, and web services (Apache, NGINX).Soft Skills:Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Highly organized, with strong project management skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and partner organizations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in configuring and maintaining automated systems (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)Knowledge of advanced communication protocols: DNS, SNMPv2/v3, ssh, http/https, etc.Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for lab environments.Ability to interpret and remediate security and compliance requirements in a lab environment.Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP preferred.Should be able to manage and work with Various Stakeholders, Team of Lab Staff, Lab Admin and System Administrator spread across several locations.All workdays from customer office.