Network Support Advisor

Req ID: 9594At NTT DATA Services, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA Services and for the people who work here.NTT DATA Services currently seeks a Networking Specialist Advisor - Plano, TX to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).Interact with a large variety of clients to provide network technical support for complex network related incidents, changes and projects.- Gather requirements, analyze technical networking issues and the develop options and recommendations.- Plan, design, install, and maintain wireless, local and wide area networks, load balancers including the recommendation of system software and hardware.- Research, analyze, plan, and develop hardware and software requirements.- Coordinate, install, and maintain appropriate systems software and hardwareBasic Requirements:- Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching) certification- Experience in platform operation systems (router platforms, LAN, WAN, and router protocols)- Experience in routing and switching data networks- Experience in troubleshooting Skills on Cisco IOS & Nexus platforms.- Experince with Cisco 6500/6800 Series Virtual Switching Systems- Experience with the following tools CA NetQOS Tool, CA Application Delivery Analysis (ADA), CA Network Flow Analysis (NFA), CA NetVoyant- Experience with Allot NetEnforcer Devices- Experience with Cisco Secure ACSPreferred Skills/Knowledge- 10+ years of hands on network design/support with Cisco.- Experience in CA Spectrum Tool- Ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts, as well as knowledge or related networking disciplines.- Full understanding of WAN/LAN internetworking including design elements including cost versus performance tradeoffs, protocol interoperability, network architecture development and requirements for testing / proof of concept.- This position is only available to those interested in direct staff employment opportunities with NTT DATA, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Please note, 1099 or corp-2-corp contractors or the equivalent will NOT be considered. About NTT DATA ServicesNTT DATA Services partners with clients to navigate and simplify the modern complexities of business and technology, delivering the insights, solutions and outcomes that matter most. We deliver tangible business results by combining deep industry expertise with applied innovations in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services.NTT DATA Services, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a division of NTT DATA Corporation, a top 10 global business and IT services provider with 100,000+ professionals in more than 50 countries, and NTT Group, a partner to 85 percent of the Fortune 100. NTT DATA, Inc. (The Company will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other class protected by law. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship to the Company would result.