Avantor Looking for Engineer-Network Support at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Job Summary

Avantor is a growing innovative global Scientific organization that is offering the right individual opportunities to grow and excel. We have a highly diverse, committed Team of more than 13,500 people at over 130 locations who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our citizens and neighbors. We are seeking a entry to mid level network support individual, who has previous support/help desk/NOC experience of up to 2 years. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess a understanding and troubleshooting ability with a variety of Cisco network equipment, that include network protocols, settings, configurations, management and maintenance of software and hardware involved in the LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi & Cloud. Your skills will be utilized and often challenged to troubleshoot network issues and then take remedial steps to solve. You will participate in initiatives enhancing the network security and EOL systems upgrades. In conjunction with the team manager, manage the coordination of communication and support between the user community and the technical and operational functions of IT in relationship to all network functions. Work closely with professional technical staff in IT to evaluate current systems and make recommendations on future developments.

Reporting to the Manager of Network Support, the Network Support Engineer maintains, supports analyze, test, debug, upgrade and implement Cisco Network Systems and hardware that support the company’s information infrastructure and operations and/or network (cloud) systems and project upgrades and deployments. Primary requirement is being proficient in using Solar Winds/ ISE/ Change Control/ Prime/ Infoblox and support processes, tools and techniques. Troubleshooting Networking & Circuit issues, understand best practices in AWS/Network support deployments and configurations, basic understanding of integrating Cloud technology into network infrastructure and supporting physical data center network infrastructure into the AWS Cloud.

You will have a strong team to go to for complex items and you will help identify, document and support activities to be performed by our level one teams. As a part of this well-respected IT group, you will enjoy a wide variety of structured self-directed work within a supportive team environment. Ability to work on-call rotation for network engineering support.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

Degree in Information Systems or equivalent toolset experience & network support. Cisco Certifications a plus

Vendor training in the hardware or software utilized in our Cisco Infrastructure environment

1-2+ years Cisco Network Support work experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Knowledge: 1+ years network support experience, 1-2 years of Cisco Network Support knowledge

Skills: Troubleshooting, upgrading, supporting and deploying Cisco network equipment.

Abilities: Reliability, Maintain composure in pressure situations, professional interaction, cross-team interaction

Candidate must be self-sufficient, self-starting and able to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to configure, install and troubleshoot hardware, IOS, & third party software.

Ability to work individually and as a team member.

Ability to support on-call for production support and scheduled off-hours /weekend work.

Team player with good oral and written communication skills

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:
We recognize the value of diverse workforce and aim to create employment opportunities such that all employees achieve their full potential and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, caste, color, religious creed, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by central, national, provincial or local laws.

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