Job Description
Organization: Alaric Ventures
Location: Bestech Towers (Mohali)
Position: Sr.Network Admin .
Experience: 7 to 10 Years
Why to Join ALARIC VENTURES
- Known as career builders and paymasters.
- Best and unbeatable benefits for the employees.
- Effective career and financial progression system.
- Most organic and friendly work environment.
- Plethora of success and growth stories. Education and/or Experience:
- Preferred CompTIA certifications.
- Desirable Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and MCSA certifications. Company Profile
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP certification is highly valued, as is Fortinet NSE certification.
- This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, ensuring their network infrastructures are secure, efficient, and capable of supporting their business objectives. Join our team and apply your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment that values professional growth and client success.
Position Overview:
As an integral part of our Managed Services team, the Network Administrator specializes in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network infrastructures, including wired, Wi-Fi, and security frameworks, with a strong focus on Cisco, Palo Alto, and FortiGate technologies. This role requires a proactive, self-starting individual who can manage multiple projects from design through implementation, effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences, and drive projects to successful completion. This highly client-facing position demands excellent service skills across phone, email, and remote assistance platforms, and the ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships. Client Service:
- Provide outstanding client service, responding promptly and professionally across communication channels.
- Cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships, emphasizing exceptional service and understanding of client needs.
IT Service and Support Functions:
- Offer comprehensive IT support for clients' network infrastructures, prioritizing efficiency and security.
- Gain specific knowledge of clients' businesses and the role of IT in supporting their objectives.
- Lead and manage network-related projects, ensuring the successful design, implementation, and troubleshooting of infrastructure.
- Stay updated on service offerings and align them with clients' needs.
Documentation, Reporting, and SLAs:
- Maintain accurate records of network configurations, project specifications, and client communications.
- Regularly update clients on the status of projects, changes, and scheduled outages.
- Identify and address potential client concerns, reporting significant issues to the Service Manager.
Professional Development:
Engage in continuous learning relevant to network technologies and industry trends.
Pursue professional certications, focusing on areas relevant to our technology stack,
including Cisco CCNA/CCNP and Fortinet NSE.
Administrative:
- Accurately document all activities and time spent on service tickets.
- Adhere to communication protocols and administrative deadlines.
Experience:
- 6-8 years of experience managing complex network environments, particularly with Cisco, Palo Alto, and FortiGate technologies.
- Demonstrated ability in disaster recovery planning and hardware redundancy.
- Familiarity with hardware management software tools (e.g., PRTG, Auvik).
- Proficiency with Cisco ASA/Next-Gen firewalls & switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and FortiGate products.
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of network security principles and VPN connectivity to support remote workers.
- In-depth knowledge of network services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and protocols (OSPF, BGP, SDWAN).
- Comprehensive understanding of networking systems, including LANs, firewalls, routers, and switches.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex network concepts to diverse audiences.
- Adept at critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative work ethic.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, with a specific focus on Cisco, Palo Alto, and FortiGate technologies.
- Experience managing SSL/S2S/Software VPNs and network services infrastructure.
Shift timing - Night shifts
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: IT & Information Security
Role Category: IT Infrastructure Services
Role: Infrastructure Architect
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Alaric Ventures
Location(s): Mohali, Chandigarh
Keyskills:
Network administrator
Fortigate
Network Infrastructure
Palo alto
CISCO