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Description: SUMMARY Plans, designs and implements networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for installation of such items as routers, bridges, concentrators and switches. Conducts feasibility studies on strategic and tactical plans, design of digital/analog networks, and evaluation of network services/technology for current and future network development. Performs complex technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, systems integration for front-end processors, multiplexes, LAN/WAN communications, network nodes, switches, and various transmission systems. May also build, implement and manage products/solutions for hosted and remotely managed messaging environments, maintaining messaging infrastructure including messaging server administration and messaging client troubleshooting and resolution. ACCOUNTABILITIES bull; Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies bull; Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the company bull; Coordinates with multiple vendors/departments to procure network-related hardware, software, and services bull; Investigates and resolves problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues bull; Creates and shares roadmap and technical support to determine network business needs throughout the company bull; Evaluates, tests, recommends, and implements specific network solutions bull; Researches emerging network technologies and makes recommendations based on future business needs bull; Schedules and coordinates installation and maintenance of standard software/hardware on the network and ensures compatibility of all communications and computer hardware/software bull; Provides ongoing information to leadership, customers, and peers regarding health of the environment, enhancements, innovations and secure network solutions bull; Designs and manages global network infrastructure bull; Tests, configures, and deploys operating system/software including Service Packs, upgrades, hot fixes, etc. bull; Integrates multiple messaging platforms with wireless technologies such as Blackberrys bull; Analyzes and improves efficient messaging delivery strategies bull; Supports, modifies, and updates the hardware and messaging software systems bull; Troubleshoots and resolves customer problems using integrated data processing and communication solutions bull; Performs research, operation studies, design reviews, and technical briefings with clients bull; Provides advice, recommendations, and technical support to customers bull; Prepares documentation that will assist in the maintenance of the groupware system bull; Conducts analysis, prepares reports, and works on project implementation bull; Defines network business requirements and implements effective global network strategies bull; Designs secure network solutions that maximize the sharing of applications, information, and resources across the company bull; Coordinates with multiple vendors/departments to procure network-related hardware, software, and services bull; Investigates and resolves problems, inefficiencies, and performance issues bull; Creates and shares roadmap and technical support to determine network business needs throughout the company bull; Researches emerging network technologies and makes recommendations based on future business needs bull; Schedules and coordinated installation and maintenance of standard software/hardware on the network and ensures compatibility of all communications and computer hardware/software bull; Provides ongoing information to leadership, customers, and peer regarding health of the environment, enhancements, innovations and secure network solutions SKILLS bull; Strong knowledge of appropriate networks, products and protocols bull; Knowledge of Unix, Windows NT/2000/98, Internet Security, Oracle ERP bull; Knowledge of job associated database/software/documentation bull;Possesses strong working knowledge of business needs; ability to recommend network upgrades and improvements to achieve goals and objectives bull; Demonstrated basic proficiency in WaN/LaN internetworking including design elements including cost versus performance tradeoffs, protocol interoperability, network architecture development, and requirements for testing/proof of concept bull;Demonstrated advanced knowledge of platform operation systems (router, platforms, LaN, WaN, and router protocols) and how they interact with the network bull; Possesses and demonstrates advanced skills in gathering requirements, performing analysis and working with senior network engineers on complex design solutions bull; Demonstrated advanced skills, knowledge and adherence to Change Management processes bull;Ability to create and deliver presentations to peers and leaders bull;Demonstrated strong customer service skills; interfaces well with customers, end users, partners and associates CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Certified Professional(MCP); Certified Lotus Specialist (CLS); Completion of ITIL Awareness training; Cisco Certified Network Associate; Cisco Certified Design Associate; Cisco Certified Design Professional Skills: network operations ccna troubleshooting configuration Network engineering Deployment unix Oracle router protocols Job Title: IT Network Advisor Location: Dublin, Ireland Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited. Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland. No. (phone number removed). TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as Allegis Group ). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://(url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://(url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the Contacting Us section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://(url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield
