Specific Responsibilities
The Network Analyst, for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s IT – Global Networking team at the company’s Houston, office reporting to the Network Administration Manager
This position will work within Apache’s network operations team to support Apache’s enterprise network and contribute to projects requiring network and voice expertise.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
Actively participate in the planning, design, and implementation of network and voice related projects
Provide technical and architectural support for collaboration related technologies to include, but not limited to Cisco Unified Communications Manager/Unity Connection, Microsoft Teams, Cisco/AudioCodes SBC’s and SIP
Troubleshoot calling routing and voice related issues such as auto attendants, call queuing, voicemail, etc.
Troubleshoot reported network performance or application performance issues
Manage and support the network monitoring and configuration management software
Assist in developing the overall network strategy for Apache globally
Utilize Apache's service portal to manage and create service requests, outages, and change requests
Identify, evaluate and recommend technologies using best practices/industry standards
Identify innovative ways to utilize existing applications and technologies
Forecast and coordinate management of change for scheduled maintenance weekends
Effectively communicate with end users and peers around the world
International and Domestic travel may be required
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Extensive design, deployment and troubleshooting experience with large enterprises
Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to clearly articulate complex issues
Project management and customer interfacing capabilities
Extensive experience with Cisco Unified Communications platforms
Experience with SIP Technologies
Experience with Solarwinds Network Management suite of applications
Experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewall and wireless technologies
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Experience with Wireshark and packet level analysis and application performance root cause analysis
Experience with troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, Firewalls, IPSEC/SSL VPNs, Spanning tree and network security
High level of experience with Cisco ISE/NAC
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache. Company Overview
Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.
Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname.
For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com . Apache Statement on Hiring
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