IT Operations Engineer (AL-FNC3)
Job Summary
We are seeking IT Operations Engineers to be a part of our clients operations team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the availability performance and reliability of customers SD-WAN environments and broader IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise excellent troubleshooting abilities and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced operations-driven environment.
- Continuously monitor and maintain network infrastructure including routers switches firewalls SD-WAN and wireless networking solutions.
- Provide first-line support for network and infrastructure incidents conducting initial diagnosis and troubleshooting to restore services promptly.
- Manage and resolve operational incidents in accordance with established procedures service-level agreements (SLAs) and escalation processes.
- Accurately record incidents investigations actions taken and resolutions within the incident management platform.
- Implement approved service requests and operational changes across a range of SD-WAN technologies including Cisco Viptela VMware VeloCloud RansNet Silver Peak and Fortinet.
- Support change implementation activities while ensuring minimal service disruption and adherence to change management standards.
- Conduct routine system health checks performance monitoring and log analysis to identify and address potential issues proactively.
- Ensure all recurring operational activities are completed within agreed timelines and service commitments.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues and work closely with internal specialists vendors and external partners where necessary.
- Participate in preventive maintenance service optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams stakeholders and end users to ensure smooth operational support.
- Provide timely updates regarding incident progress operational activities and service restoration efforts.
- Adhere to organizational policies security standards and regulatory requirements to ensure secure and compliant IT operations
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Information Technology Computer Networking Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure operations network support or technical support roles covering LAN WAN Cloud or related technologies.
- Fresh graduates who possesses relevant knowledge and understanding of required skillset can be considered.
- Professional certifications such as ITIL CCNA CCNP VMware SD-WAN vendor certifications or equivalent credentials will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical thinking troubleshooting skills and a keen interest in network performance reliability and information security.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English along with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Applicants should clearly indicate their relevant certifications and hands-on experience with the technologies listed.
- Experience supporting or operating SD-WAN solutions such as:
- Cisco Viptela
- VMware VeloCloud
- RansNet
- Silver Peak
- Fortinet
- Ability to execute operational changes perform troubleshooting and coordinate escalations when required.
- Exposure to enterprise wireless solutions including:
- Cisco Wireless
- Aruba
- Ruckus
- Meraki
- Equivalent enterprise WLAN platforms
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting wireless LAN environments including:
- Access Points (APs)
- Wireless Controllers
- Cloud-managed wireless platforms
This position operates on a 24x7 shift rotation to support continuous service delivery.
- 12-hour rotating shifts (Day and Night)
- Shift timings:
- Day Shift: 8:30 AM 8:30 PM
- Night Shift: 8:30 PM 8:30 AM
- Work pattern: 2 days on 2 days off rotating between day and night shifts.
- Includes coverage during weekends and public holidays.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The best of Xcellink today is the result of having evolved through more than 2 decades of Enterprise ICT Operations management experience and capabilities development as a trusted vendor partner to high-growth global companies, estalished local enterprises and government-linked corpor ... View more