Stefanini EMEA is looking for a Junior Network Specialist, to complement the technical capabilities of our Network Tower within the EMEA Modern Enterprise services.

Reporting to the Network Operations Manager, the Junior Network Specialist supports innovative network solutions to advance the client's organizational goals and objectives. The Junior Network Specialist, closely working with the Network Lead and Senior Network Engineer team, actively works on supporting multiple complex technical projects simultaneously.

Our new colleague will be joining a 24x7 Network Team. This role operates under 24x7 rotating shifts schedule with 8 hours shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Play an active role as a network security resource, and individual contributor;
• Collaborate with internal staff and the client's technical teams to support implemented network design, hardware, and technology;
• Implement LLD designed by the Network Architecture team;
• Follow and support KBs regarding troubleshooting simple and complex network issues;
• Implement capacity upgrades for client-supported network infrastructure;
• Maintain technical documentation and procedures; establish and recommend policies and standards on network configuration and services.

Job Requirements:

Professional skills and required qualifications:

• 2 + years hands-on experience with deployment and maintenance of enterprise networks;
• 2 + years hands-on experience with Enterprise Firewalls, managing and implementing Network Security frameworks;
• Good understanding of Network Firewalls, VPN Technologies, NAC Technologies, WAF Technologies;
• Good understanding with L2/L3 network technologies, R&S and Security Technologies;
• Good understanding centralized network monitoring and management technologies;
• Proven experience with Checkpoint and Cisco ASA Firewalls;
• Experience in troubleshooting network issues in multi-vendor environment;
• Very Good understanding of the OSI Layer model;
• Deploying configurations in accordance with the agreed roll-out plans;
• Working within strict timeframes and deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration;
• Good understanding of routing protocols, with a preference for BGP, OSPF and Static routing;
• Good understanding of network segmentation and firewall engineering;
• CCNA level of understanding network concepts (VLANs , IPSEC, GRE, Firewall rules, Radius, Site-to-Site VPNs etc.);
• Proven experience and demonstrable success with maintaining and implementing multi-service networks;
• Proven experience with firewalls is preferred ( FortiGate , Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Juniper);
• Broad knowledge in overall IT Infrastructure and Telecommunications;
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required;
• Work in an organized manner and pay close attention to detail (ensures quality in work delivered);
• Certifications or equivalent preferred;
• Exposure to ITIL concepts.

Extra benefits we offer:

• Working in a multinational company, with over 24.000 employees around the globe;
• Competitive salary package;
• Meal tickets;
• Special referral bonuses for recommending your friends;
• Private Health Insurance;
• Modern workplace located in the center of Chisinau;
• Professional soft skills and technical trainings for current and emerging products and technologies;
• Continuous career growth and development opportunities.