NETWORK RELIABILITY ENGINEERING - ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Network Engineer for a world leading Pharmaceutical company which operates in over 100 countries and is head quartered in the United Kingdom.
The candidate is expected to work as a network engineer for a large Network support and maintenance function, spanning several continents.
The candidate should possess broad functional knowledge in his/her domain and technical knowledge in relevant network operations.
The candidate should have proven expertise in working within a team for Network operational support and remediation activities.
The Network Engineer will be responsible for the Network monitoring/troubleshooting/break fix incidents/changes primarily on Cisco Technologies with additional Load balancer, Firewall, Proxy and Wireless services.
Key Responsibilities.
As a network engineer, will be accountable for meeting the delivery targets set by management Responsible for ensuring that delivery is within and better than prescribed SLA levels and help establish processes for continuous service improvement.
Support, maintain & improve user experience in network connectivity Provide accurate, timely diagnosis & rectification of user’s network faults Monitor Network events through the world class monitoring tools and acknowledge/fix the alert incidents Resolve or escalate incidents/problems/SR per established procedures Responsible for tracking and progress-chasing of incidents to conclusion & in-line with SLA and quality standards Work within an ITIL environment for Change and Incident management.
Working on incidents raised by alerts/service desk/end user.
Working on service fulfillment request through service catalogue, Handling incidents/Service requests related to LAN/WAN/Wireless/Firewall/Load balancer/Proxy from around the globe Work along with onsite network engineers/ISP to perform any Layer 1/2 troubleshooting Prepare network report for the daily/weekly/monthly management meeting Raising expedite change for incident break fix and implementing the changes after necessary approvals.
Mandatory Skills A minimum of a bachelor’s Degree is required, MS or MBA preferred.
1 -3-years’ experience performing various tasks in Network Operations, Troubleshooting 1-3- years’ experience in configuring/administrating Cisco routers, Switches (Cisco/Ruckus), Firewall (ASA/Checkpoint),Netscaler Load balancer, Zscaler Cloud based proxy Skills -LAN/Switching.
Cisco Catalyst series switches.
Cisco VSS technology, Nexus switches.
Routing.
Policy based routing, Intelligent WAN (iWAN) technology, Handling Cisco ISR/ASR routers, knowledge in dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP/OSPF.
Cisco ACI administration and Troubleshooting Security.
Good knowledge in ASA, Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco ZBF,Zscaler Load balancer.
Knowledge on Netscaler/F5 loadbalancer.
Tools.
Experience in any of one troubleshooting tools like Netbrain or any other equivalent tool.
Experience on any of one NMS tools like Solarwinds, EMC SMARTS etc.
Experience on any of one Log analysis tools like Splunk, Kiwi or other equivalent Ready to work in rotational shift supporting over the weekends (America shifts) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with excellent presentation skills.
Preferred Skills · Preferred candidate with strong routing knowledge/Firewall devices from ISP environment.
· Working experience in scripting language like Python, Perl, TCL or any other language will be an added advantage · Understanding of Network Automation & Low code Automation platform such as Itential is an advantage · Good knowledge of Incident Management/Change management/Problem Management processes.
· Experience working in globally distributed team · Knowledge in ticketing system like Remedy, SNOW · CCNA(R/S or Security) certification required.
CCNP/CCSA/CCSE and ITIL certifications are added advantage · Able to grasp and understand new technological trends / concepts · Must possess good problem solving and communication skills · Must excel working in team environment Educational Requirements Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or life science related discipline with *Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.
In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.
But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
Join us in our outstanding and bold world.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.
AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.* Date Posted 16-may- Closing Date 12-jul- AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Somos una compañía biofarmacéutica global e innovadora.
En AstraZeneca nos enfocamos en el potencial de la ciencia para hacer frente a las necesidades no cubiertas de los pacientes en todo el mundo.
Nos comprometemos en aquellas áreas en las que creemos que realmente podemos cambiar el curso de la medicina y hacer realidad nuevas grandes ideas.
Somos un lugar donde la libertad de pensamiento y la creatividad alimentan nuestra determinación por marcar la diferencia a través de la ciencia.
Nuestra ciencia vive más allá de nuestros laboratorios.
Nuestra perspectiva global significa que utilizamos el talento y la experiencia de todo el mundo para hacer que nuestros medicamentos sean exitosos.
En AstraZeneca el único que puede poner límites al alcance de su carrera eres tú.
Con los conocimientos adecuados y la pasión te ayudaremos a explorar lo que AstraZeneca puede ofrecerte.
Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge.
We find creative ways to approach new challenges.
We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people.
Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab.
Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you.
to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.
Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.
And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
This is your life at AstraZeneca.