Network Engineer II
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Job ID R0000022390 Category ITAbout this Role
Essential Functions
- Responsible for technical management, operation and maintenance of the network infrastructure
- Acts as Lead in Global and Regional infrastructure projects
- Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of network-related processes and procedures to the completion of complex assignments
- Investigate and resolve problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues
- Evaluate, test, and recommend specific network solutions
- Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the enterprise
- Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies
- Implementation and ongoing management of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, wan optimizers and load-balancers
- Provides ongoing information to management and peers regarding the general health of the environment, as well as enhancements and innovations
- Keeps updated on industry trends and emerging technologies as applicable to Parexel.
- Keeps IT management abreast of any changes in the technologies that may impact business decisions
- Required to participate in an on-call rotation
Key Accountabilities
- Maintains a reliable network infrastructure for all users
- Works to ensure maximum connectivity to essential systems
- Works closely with other IT Management and technical staff to evaluate and test network products
- Defines, reviews, and maintains detailed hardware/software technical standards, especially related to installation, configuration, management, and maintenance of LAN/WAN systems
- Monitors key system parameters to ensure optimum performance is being maintained
- Assists procurement team with purchases of hardware, software, and services as required
Skills & Competencies
- Highly organized and have clear, concise communication skills
- Ability to function in a Global organization with a flexible and dynamic team environment
- Specific experience is required in implementing and supporting enterprise network technologies, including BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, QoS, Wan Optimization, wireless network solutions, and Cisco IP VPN, among others
- Detailed understanding of advanced network security topics, such as firewalls, data encryption techniques and standards, vulnerability identification and risk mitigation, etc.
- Client-focused approach to work
- Language Skills-Must be fluent in English
Minimum Work Experience
- 5+ years of experience in a technical support role for LAN/WAN network systems
- In-depth knowledge of network environments (including providers and services)
- Experience with advanced network diagnostic tools
- Prior relationships with network suppliers or experience working for a supplier
Note:
We are seeking level 2, preferably level 3, network engineers with *hands-on* expertise and advanced skills in Cisco network and security configuration, Azure Cloud configuration, SD-WAN configuration, and troubleshooting capabilities across all technologies. We are looking for candidates who possess most of the core skills necessary to support our business (outlined below). If there are any gaps in your core skills and you demonstrate the ability to grow, we are willing to provide support in developing you. The ideal candidate would have *hands-on / configuration & troubleshooting* experience with:
1. Cisco LAN (Nexus 3k, 5k, 7k & 9k), Catalyst series, and Datacenter (Nexus 9k NX-OS)
2. Cisco WAN (ISR 4300/4400)
3. Protocols: BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS
4. SD-WAN (any SDWAN experience, preferably Velo Cloud)
5. Cisco Security ASA, FTD (OS upgrade, firewall rules/policies, VPN configurations, management-> FMC, CSM ASDM)
6. Cisco TACACS/ISE for authentication/NAC
7. Wireless technologies (WiFi) including Meraki and Cisco Flex Connect.
8. Azure Cloud (Express route, NSG, FTDv, Native Azure firewalls)
9. Network Management platforms: Orion/SolarWinds
10. Load balancers: F5/Big-IP
11. Automation experience: Ansible, Python & Terraform/Azure
12. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and Azure Cloud certifications are desirable.
Prioritization with Cisco LAN/WAN, Security, SDWAN, Azure cloud and Meraki WiFi.
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