Network Operations Analyst-DDI

Requisition Number: 70233

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

SCOPE/PURPOSE OF POSITION
• Develop, configure and support network devices and solutions to align with Corning’s technology standards and meet the connectivity needs of our businesses.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as network subject matter expert, providing technical expertise, design skills, and expert operational support
• Develop, test, implement, document and support data network solutions including:
• Providing technical requirements as part of overall network solutions design and development effort
• Creating, reviewing and/or vetting technical functional specifications and low-level network solutions design documentation, ensuring those are complete, correct and kept current
• Assisting with implementation of new solutions, or upgrades to existing solutions, including communications, preparation of documentation and training
• Maintaining and administering networks and related computing environments including software, hardware, and tools
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Participating in root cause analysis on incidents, helping to drive identification of preventative actions meant to ensure problems don’t recur, and delivering on the tasks within those actions

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

WORK EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years of experience analyzing requirements for designing, delivering and overseeing network and/or network security functions/tools/processes in a large enterprise environment. 1+ years performing network or network security functions in a large, enterprise class environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong knowledge of DHCP and IP address management, including administration, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Experience in management and troubleshooting of DNS
• Experience with Performance Management and Optimization of DNS and DHCP
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network or network security infrastructure devices  
• Deep current experience with network infrastructure and network hardware including several of the following – Infoblox, Cisco, Aruba, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, VeloCloud, Versa.
• Practical knowledge of TACACS, AAA, IPSEC, 802.x, and public/private key encryption
• Understanding of and practical knowledge of approaches to network security including packet filtering, access lists, firewalls, WAF, IDS, DDoS mitigation techniques
• Excellent technical analysis, problem solving, and business relationship skills.
• Must have good grasp on contemporary and emerging technologies/strategies and the application to enterprise.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion using influencing tools  
• Successfully navigate within teams across multiple initiatives, spanning various lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others
• Must be willing to be on call available for after-hours support and an on-call rotation as defined by the team for any of the position responsibilities listed above.

DESIRED SKILLS
• Experience configuring and using monitoring/alerting/forensic tools such as Auvik, Observian, Nagios, SolarWinds, Splunk, NNMI, HPNA, NetBrain etc.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols including BGP and OSPF
• Understanding of pertinent frameworks, including ITIL, NIST and COBIT  
• Knowledge of network security  

TRAVEL
• Up to 10% travel required, generally in North America.  May occasionally travel outside NA

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.   
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.  
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.