Senior Network Specialist - (4301-#)

We are currently looking for a Senior Network Specialist (4301-#) to join our team in Strasbourg, FRANCE (on-site ONLY, hybrid or remote service delivery mode is NOT applicable for this role)

Job Responsibilities:

• Construct and maintain configurations for data networks.
• Design, test and install network software and hardware.
• Perform troubleshooting of network problems utilizing network analyzers and/or sniffers and other troubleshooting tools.
• Deal with network related documentation (develop/update/review) and technical specifications.
• Configure and implement network monitoring and management systems.
• Implement and monitor network security.
• Plan network capacity/estimate network utilization.
• Analyze current network software and propose modifications and new software according to best practice standards and procedures.
• Engage with vendors offering network related services and equipment. 

 

Job Requirements:

Education: Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master or equivalent) after the secondary school 

Professional Experience:  At least 9 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the following fields:

• DNS and IP administration
• LAN protocols (Spanning Tree Protocol and/or VLAN trunking)
• TCP/IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP and/or EIGRP
• WAN network topologies and hardware (CSU/DSU, Private Line, DSL)
• Network Management tools

Qualification/ Knowledge:

The consultant is expected to possess knowledge of/in:

• Advanced/In depth knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures related to Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
• Advanced/In depth knowledge of network configurations
• Advanced/In depth knowledge of the domains of Internet-Protocol based Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) administration, firewall administration
• Advanced/In depth knowledge of Firewall/VPN/load balancer configuration and troubleshooting (Cisco, Stonegate, F5 products are a plus)
• Advanced/In depth knowledge of network configuration and troubleshooting including but not limited to DNS, VLAN, IP routing, LAN, WAN, and Site to Site VPN
• Ability to perform network capacity planning
• Very good knowledge of network security and monitoring and management of network security devices
• Very good knowledge of encryption at network layer and encryption protocols (SSL/TLS, IPSEC, etc.)
• In depth knowledge of the concepts related to load balancing, firewalls, switches (L2/L3), redundancy, IP addressing
• In depth knowledge of network devices installation/deployment/backup and recovery of configuration
• Ability to understand/write/update/review documentation and technical specifications related to network infrastructures
• In depth knowledge of network design, network capacity planning, network evolutions, network monitoring
• Ability to understand common network topologies as well as common cabling technologies and standards (fiber/copper, ethernet, etc.)
• Network (Cisco Certified Network Professional/CCNP or equivalent) and IT Service Management/ITSM qualifications (IT Infrastructure Library/ITIL-ITILV3ISO/IEC 20000 or equivalent) would be advantageous
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in network infrastructures and network design
• Ability to actively participate in meetings, very good communication/presentation skills
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in a team.

 

 

EU-Nationality is mandatory for ALL our job openings
We can, also, take into consideration CVs, that acquire work permit in the location where the client is or the job should be performed

 

WHO ARE WE?

CRI Group belongs to VASS GROUP as of November 2021 (https://vasscompany.com/en/).

VASS is a leading digital solutions group of companies headquartered in Madrid, Spain, present in 25 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia with more than 4,300 professionals.

VASS helps large companies in their digital transformation process, developing and executing the most innovative and scalable projects, from strategy to operations.

All our growth comes from our talented people, passion for innovation, and a constant search for improvement, always the VASS way: “Complex made simple”.