A senior network analyst typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Monitoring and planning network security measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Monitoring network performance to ensure it meets business objectives
- Providing technical support for computer networks including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and maintenance
- Monitoring network performance to ensure it meets business objectives
- Designing and implementing new network architectures, including introducing new technologies when necessary
- Analyzing network traffic patterns to identify potential security threats or opportunities for improvement
- Analyzing user requirements and designing new computer networks or updating existing ones to meet these requirements
- Analyzing network requirements, designing network topology, and creating diagrams of how the network will look when completed
- Maintaining and administering an organization’s computer network by performing tasks such as installing recent software and hardware on servers and workstations
Education: Senior network analysts have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information systems or a related field.
Training & Experience:
Senior network analysts should have at least five years of experience in the IT industry.
Certifications & Licenses: Senior network Analyst should be atleast CCNA completed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure for an organization
- Plan and coordinate network upgrades, expansions, and security measures
- Analyze network usage data to identify trends and recommend improvements
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Assist in the development of network policies and procedures
- Train junior staff members on network administration tasks
- Stay up-to-date on industry developments and emerging technologies
- Manage vendor relationships and support contracts
- Create detailed documentation of the network infrastructure
- Respond to after-hours network emergencies
- Perform regular backups of network data
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in network administration and analysis
- CCNP certification
- Strong understanding of LAN/WAN technologies
- Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems