Description:
As a Network Monitoring Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our organization's network infrastructure. Your role involves monitoring network systems, analyzing data traffic patterns, detecting anomalies or issues, and implementing corrective actions to maintain optimal network operation. You will collaborate closely with network engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals to proactively identify and resolve network-related issues, enhance network performance, and mitigate security risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor network infrastructure using specialized tools and software to detect and analyze network traffic, performance metrics, and system alerts.
- Identify and investigate network anomalies, security breaches, or performance degradation.
- Conduct root cause analysis of network incidents and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Performance Optimization:
- Evaluate network performance metrics, including bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet loss.
- Implement optimization strategies to improve network efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
- Recommend hardware or software upgrades and configuration changes to enhance network performance.
- Incident Response and Troubleshooting:
- Respond to network incidents, alarms, or outages in a timely manner to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
- Troubleshoot network issues using diagnostic tools and methodologies, such as packet capture and analysis.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex network problems and escalate issues as necessary.
- Security Monitoring and Compliance:
- Monitor network security events and alerts to identify potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
- Implement security controls and measures to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and cyberattacks.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of network configurations, incidents, and changes.
- Generate regular reports on network performance, availability, and security posture.
- Provide recommendations for improving network monitoring processes and procedures.