Network Analyst

POSITION TITLE: Network Analyst

POSITION REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager, IT Infrastructure

POSITION SUMMARY: MLB Network seeks a Network Analyst to work specifically with the Company's IP network infrastructure, network management systems, wireless infrastructure and remote access systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide IP network expertise in the maintenance, management, and support of both broadcast and office networks.
• Work effectively with senior network engineers on the integration and schematic depiction of communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, signaling links and protocols into complete network
• Monitor network health, perform system tuning and make recommendations for
• Implement and manage daily user network requests, hardware installation, and user
• Assist in the evaluation of new products, perform network problem resolution and assist in the development and documentation of technical standards and interface
• Provide Tier-2 troubleshooting support working with the user support team and the operations staff to effectively manage and monitor all systems - including contributing to the preparation of technical design and planning documents and creating and maintaining as built documents and troubleshooting guides.
• Stay current with system information, changes and
• Work with subject matter experts on networking and server projects to improve the end user
• Other such duties as

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 4-5 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced IT In-depth knowledge of end user computers and the network connectivity to them.
• Must have experience with IP network connectivity and
• Must have experience with Cisco Network environments with up-to-date skills in Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco UCS, Layer 2 and Layer 3 TCP/IP Routing
• Must have experience with wireless networks and remote access.
• Knowledge of SAN and NAS storage solutions
• Must be detail oriented, meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to lead small teams, as necessary and possess good interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with team members and outside user
• Must have experience with Cisco ISE, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS and 802.1x
• Must have experience with common network services, SNMP, Syslog, DNS, NTP, DHCP, AD, etc.
• Analyze network performance using various modern telemetry tools and provide root cause analysis, recommendations, guidance and expertise in maintaining the highest level of performance.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, bash, etc.) is preferred.
• Exposure to Data Center and virtualization technologies (UCS, VMware ESXi, vSphere, vSAN).
• Understanding of the broadcast networking landscape and requirements including 2110 standards.
• This position requires a self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to effectively work and multitask in a rapid-paced 7/24/365 pressurized, live broadcast environment.
• This position requires the ability to work independently, prioritize and to be a proactive
• Knowledge and experience of customer service
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and
• Must be able to occasionally travel domestically and internationally for multiple days in a row to assist at remote broadcast productions when assigned.
• Needs to be highly professional, courteous, organized, and demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely
• Experience in the television, advertising, affiliate sales or production industries is a
• Possess the manual dexterity to effectively operate keyboard/mouse on computers, etc.
• Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, kneel, bend, twist, and turn for sufficient lengths of time in order to effectively deliver required work product.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in IT / Technical Communications, Broadcast IT or equivalent related experience is preferred.

WORK CLASSIFICATION: Standard: Employee permitted to work remotely generally 20% of the week, with the remote day to be determined by the employee and their manager and/or their department head.

Work Classifications may be changed or modified at any time by the Company.