Network Specialist Virtualization

Administer, monitor and troubleshoot IP networks
Administer the structural cabling system
Performing changes in physical and logical network configuration, installing and removing devices, cabling connections etc.
Provide 2nd line support to client's system and network users
Create and update the technical documentation and operating procedures
Advice possible network improvements, changes or upgrades to the network infrastructure

Knowledge :

Very good understanding of TCP/IP protocols and IP routing
Very good understanding of Ethernet switching protocols
Good knowledge of network services like DNS, DHCP, NTP, etc.
Good understanding of the wired and wireless access technologies (wifi, 802.1x/EAP etc.)
Good understanding of the application-layer authentication and encryption mechanisms, e.g. HTTPS/SSL/TLS protocols, PKI and X.509 certificates
Hands-on experience with the products and solutions related to the domain (e.g. Cisco routers and switches, wireless controllers, network firewalls etc.)
Hands-on experience in administering of a large enterprise network
Good knowledge of the network configuration of the endpoint operating systems (Windows, Linux, IOS etc.)
Work experience with stateful and stateless traffic filtering
Very good analytical and trouble-shooting skills

Skills:

Excellent communication skills both technical and non-technical (in written and verbal communication)
Very good analytical and trouble-shooting skills
Open minded, excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills
Very strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to details
Sense of tact and diplomacy
Friendly, supportive and helpful personality with co-operative and service oriented attitude
Ability to work in stressful environment with minimal supervision
High level of motivation and initiative, creating thinking
A proactive attitude and team-work spirit
Physically fit to perform assigned duties (may require install or rack mount network appliances and network cables)
Able to travel occasionally inside Europe (plane, boat, car etc.) up to 15 travels/year
Driving license cat. B
Ability to drive rented car, including abroad

Specific requirements:

very good knowledge of the VMware NSX-T platform
very good understanding of VMware ESX networking (e.g. distributed switching/routing/microsegmentation)
good knowledge of other virtualization platforms (Nutanix, Proxmox, etc)
good knowledge of network-level encryption (e.g. IPsec, IKE, DMVPN)
hands-on experience in configuration and troubleshooting of the Palo Alto next-generation firewalls and Panorama management system
hands-on experience in managing Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches