Objective

The Network Operations Advisor is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and improving the organization's network to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. The role involves troubleshooting network issues, implementing strategic network solutions, and collaborating with other IT team members to ensure network infrastructure supports business operations.

Description

Ensures efficient and effective network performance and security.

Sample Questions

• How to troubleshoot common network issues?
• How to optimize network performance and security?
• What is the best way to implement SDN?
• How can network infrastructure support business growth?

Key Functions

1. Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability. 2. Perform network maintenance and system upgrades. 3. Troubleshoot network problems and outages. 4. Secure network systems by enforcing policies and defining access levels. 5. Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution. 6. Develop network performance improvement plans. 7. Maintain and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.

Required Skills

1. Network design and implementation. 2. Network troubleshooting. 3. Knowledge of routing and switching. 4. Proficiency in network security principles. 5. Understanding of network protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP). 6. Familiarity with access control models and network security. 7. Experience with network diagnostic tools. 8. Knowledge of coding/scripting (e.g., Python, Perl). 9. Understanding of cloud networking architecture. 10. Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN).