MS Engineer L2-3

Key Roles and Responsibilities:Proactively monitors the work queuesPerforms operational tasks to resolve all incidents/requests in a timely manner and within the agreed SLAUpdates tickets with resolution tasks performedIdentifies, investigates, analyzes issues and errors prior to or when they occur, and log all such incidents in a timely mannerCaptures all required and relevant information for immediate resolutionProvides second level support to all incidents, requests and identifies the root cause of incidents and problemsCommunicates with other teams and clients for extending supportExecutes changes with clear identification of risks and mitigation plans to be captured into the change recordFollows the shift handover process highlighting any key tickets to be focussed on along with a handover of upcoming critical tasks to be carried out in the next shiftEscalates all tickets to seek the right focus from CoE and other teams, if needed continue the escalations to managementWorks with automation teams for effort optimization and automating routine tasksCoaches Service Desk and L1 teams for technical and behavioural skillsEstablishes monitoring for client infrastructureIdentifies problems and errors before they impact a client’s serviceLeads and manages all initial client escalation for operational issuesContributes to the change management process by logging all change requests with complete details for standard and non-standard including patching and any other changes to Configuration ItemsEnsures all changes are carried out with proper change approvalsPlans and executes approved maintenance activitiesAudits and analyses incident and request tickets for quality and recommends improvements with updates to knowledge articlesProduces trend analysis reports for identifying tasks for automation, leading to a reduction in tickets and optimization of effortMay also contribute to / support on project work as and when requiredMay work on implementing and delivering Disaster Recovery functions and testsKnowledge, Skills and Attributes:Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groupsAbility to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstancesAbility to maintain a positive outlook at workAbility to work well in a pressurized environmentAbility to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessaryAbility to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interruptingAbility to adapt to changing circumstancesAbility to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journeyAdditional skills proficiency such as:Pulse Secure SSL VPN / Virtual Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet Firewalls / Cisco Nexus switches, ASR and ISR routers / Cisco ACS, ISE / Meraki switches and access points / Enterprise network architecture / Common routing protocols: BGP,OSPF, EIGRP / Network address translation / Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting uplinks to ISPs for DIA, MPLS and P2P circuits / Familiarity with common network management and monitoring tools such as SecureCRT, Logic MonitorAcademic Qualifications and Certifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience)CCNP or equivalent certificationCertifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weightage on a candidate’s qualification for the role)Required Experience:Moderate years of relevant managed services experienceModerate level knowledge in ticketing tools preferably Service NowSkills SummaryCisco Routers and Switches, Data Networking, IP Routing, Local Area Network (LAN), Routing Protocols, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wireless NetworksWhat will make you a good fit for the role? Workplace type: Hybrid WorkingEqual Opportunity EmployerNTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category