Global Network Support Specialist

Overview

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.

At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.

If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.

Role

The Global Network Support Specialist is an integral part of our Network and Computing Services team based out of our Ireland - Sligo site.

Responsibilities

- Provide guidance & vision on security practices, tools, & technology for the advancement & refinement of the Global security environment.
- Assess security risks & make recommendations for applications & design secure solutions.
- Provide technical support & 2nd level services in the areas of network, security & telephony infrastructure to IT staff both local & globally.
- Perform network, security & telephony hardware failure diagnosis & manage field service for resolution.
- Evaluate network, security & telephony hardware/software for standards-based implementation at sites worldwide.
- Perform network, security & telephony device software problem diagnosis & implement bug fixes/workarounds.
- Develop & maintain standard procedures for installation & maintenance of network, security & telephony systems software.
- Develop, implement & test network & security recovery mechanisms.
- Install, configure & maintain network & security infrastructure services.
- Install, configure & maintain network management systems.
- Install, configure & maintain network devices such as firewalls, routers, Layer 2/3 switches, wireless controllers & access points.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, standards, & technology.
- Conceptual knowledge of emerging network, telephony and server optimization & management technologies.
- Develop project plans, capital spending authorization requests & manage projects on both local & global levels.
- Work with the server & network management team leads to coordinate the priorities & efforts of the server & network systems staff to complete assignments & projects.

Job Specific Technical, Functional and Professional Competencies

- Cost effective network, telephony design & implementation services.
- Convergence strategies to integrate voice, video & data.
- Cloud & on prem security design, configuration & management

Essential Education and Experience

- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent combination of formal technical education.
- Min 5+ years relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge & experience with Microsoft, Cisco, UCaaS technologies.
- Strong knowledge & experience with enterprise class LAN & WAN devices such as firewalls, switches, & routers.
- Strong background in networking. Must have work experience with some, or all of the following protocols: BGP, OSPF, 802.1Q, STP, Ethernet, IPv4,IPv6, TCP, UDP, & SNMP.
- Knowledge in Software Defined Networking
- Knowledge in SD-WAN technologies & management.
- Knowledge of WAN & LAN concepts, network security, network optimization, performance monitoring, system resiliency, server backup & recovery, workstation connectivity, & Internet connectivity.
- Technical ability & knowledge to quickly integrate, implement & document new technologies.
- Work effectively within a cross functional team environment.
- Experience with solutions for monitoring network and telephony performance, reliability and stability.
- Work experience with enterprise LAN/WAN technology.
- Identifies opportunities for improvements & sponsors projects to management.
- Develops & manages significant project tasks according to corporate IT standard methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments with review from management.
- Travel to remote facilities as required.

To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits .

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit:Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition
Division:Animal Health & Nutrition
Department:Network and Computing Services
Location:Ireland - Sligo
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday (40 Hours)

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