Installing, configuring , and integrating network components such as Routers, Switches, Firewalls Access Points and other network devices. Monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to optimise network efficiency and reliability.• Resolved and troubleshot network issues, including connectivity problems, security breaches, and hardware/software failures.• Maintained network security infrastructure, such as Firewalls (eg Fortigate, Cisco, Azure NSGs), private networks (VPNs), and access controls.• Supported cloud migrations and provided necessary support for Business-as-Usual activities collaborating with other teams and stakeholders.• Maintained and supported MS Teams Room systems and room panels.• Maintained Zscaler Private Access ZPA, Skyhigh cloud proxy, SolarWinds and Intermapper.• Implemented a new network infrastructure, resulting in 99.99% uptime.• Involved in M&A integrations .• Involved in getting sale ready activities.

• Installing, configuring, and integrating network components such as Routers, Switches, Firewalls Access Points and other network devices • Monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to optimize network efficiency and reliability.• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, security breaches, and hardware/software failures.• Maintaining network security infrastructure, such as Firewalls (eg Fortigate, Cisco, Azure NSGs), private networks (VPNs), and access controls.• Work with other teams and stakeholders to support cloud migrations and provided necessary support for Business As Usual activities.

• Providing support for MS Windows products.• Administering WINS and DHCP servers.• Server administration in mixed Novell and Microsoft environment (Novell 3 and 4, NT3.51, NT4).• Supporting various market data feeds and dealing rooms applications (Bloomberg, Reuters, CREST and SWIFT).• GroupWise messaging administration; connecting remote users via asynchronous gateway.• Basic UNIX administration on SUN Sparc systems and configuring SNA connections from workstations to mainframe.

• 2nd line desktop support duties including Installation and support for MS windows-based software packages MS Office, GroupWise, GroupWise remote and WordPerfect.• 2nd line server support roles with Netware 3.x/4.x, Windows NT 3.51 & 4.• Troubleshooting remote offices connectivity via Primary Rate ISDN and Cisco routers.

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