Job Title:Associate Network Engineer

Career Level - C1

Introduction to role:

Join us as an Associate Network Engineer at AstraZeneca, a world-leading Pharmaceutical company operating in over 100 countries. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large Network support and maintenance function, spanning several continents. You will be responsible for Network monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing changes primarily on Cisco Technologies with additional Load balancer, Firewall, Proxy, and Wireless services.

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Network Engineer, you will be accountable for meeting delivery targets set by management and ensuring that delivery is within and better than prescribed SLA levels. You will support, maintain & improve user experience in network connectivity, provide accurate, timely diagnosis & rectification of user’s network faults, and monitor Network events through world-class monitoring tools. You will also be responsible for resolving or escalating incidents/problems/SR per established procedures and working within an ITIL environment for Change and Incident management.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s Degree is required, MS or MBA preferred.

• 1-3 years’ experience performing various tasks in Network Operations, Troubleshooting.

• 1-3 years’ experience in configuring/administrating Cisco routers, Switches (Cisco/Ruckus), Firewall (ASA/Checkpoint),Netscaler Load balancer, Zscaler Cloud based proxy.

- Skills -LAN/Switching: Cisco Catalyst series switches. Cisco VSS technology, Nexus switches.

• Routing: Policy based routing, Intelligent WAN (iWAN) technology, Handling Cisco ISR/ASR routers, knowledge in dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP/OSPF.

• Cisco ACI administration and Troubleshooting.

• Security: Good knowledge in ASA, Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco ZBF,Zscaler.

• Load balancer: Knowledge on Netscaler/F5 loadbalancer.

• Tools: Experience in any of one troubleshooting tools like Netbrain or any other equivalent tool. Experience on any of one NMS tools like Solarwinds, EMC SMARTS etc. Experience on any of one Log analysis tools like Splunk, Kiwi or other equivalent.

• Ready to work in 24/7/365 environment rotational shift supporting over the weekends(APAC/EMEA shifts).

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with excellent presentation skills.

• Preferred candidate with strong routing knowledge/Firewall devices from ISP environment.

• Working experience in scripting language like Python, Perl, TCL or any other language will be an added advantage.

• Good knowledge of Incident Management/Change management/Problem Management processes.

• Knowledge in ticketing system like Remedy, SNOW.

• CCNA(R/S or Security) certification required.

• Must possess good problem solving and communication skills.

• Must excel working in team environment.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Our work combines cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We dare to lead and apply our problem-solving mindset to identify and tackle opportunities across the whole enterprise. We are part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry. We are looking for entrepreneurial self-starters who can contribute to something far bigger.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our journey to disrupt an industry and change lives!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.