Job DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities:Managing daily security and SD-WAN operational activity, such as but not limited to:Lead and coach the Tier 2 security and SD-WAN group that primarily deald with complex enhanced data services, such as Fortinet security/SD-WAN/LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, VeloCloud/VMware/Broadcom SD-WAN/LAN/WAN, and Meraki security/SD-WAN/LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi.Complete annual and ad hoc personnel performance evaluations.Train and educate personnel on trouble ticket resolution, communication, ticket prioritization, and follow-up improvement opportunities.Organize and host weekly or bi-weekly training sessions with specifically selected personnel to ensure all technicians can perform to the required standard, and to ensure they maintain existing, or gain new, industry certifications.Ensure that established processes, procedures, policies, troubleshooting/resolution guides, and troubleshooting/resolution walkthroughs are followed.Identify documentation that is required but not present, or requires an update, and assign resources for its completion.Apply continual oversight to all open trouble tickets assigned to Tier 2 security and SD-WAN technicians, throughout the ticket life cycle, to ensure:Timely interaction takes placeTicket resolution is achieved in an appropriate amount of timeCommunication is detailed, frequent, informative, and correctCustomers and agents are pleased with the outcome and level of engagementDetailed and correct root cause data is gathered, per ticket, which is critical information that assists AireSpring in improving the customer experience on a go-forward basis and to eliminate, reduce, or shorten, future similar or related tickets.Review individual and overall key performance indicators, SLAs, SLOs, and provide corrective actions to remedy deviations prior to becoming problems.Assist technicians in their ongoing work on open trouble tickets with the goal to improve the customer experience and reduce the duration of the ticket.Identify patterns where ticket activity can be eliminated or reduced via education, training, improved or additional documentation, process changes, and/or tool enhancement.Act as the primary escalation point of contact for issues raised beyond the technician level and own a timely path to resolution and communication related to the escalation.QualificationsPosition Requirements:3+ years of experience as a NOC or repair supervisor at a large 24x7 MSP/ISP that offers Internet, networking, security, and SD-WAN via a multitude of carriers and circuit types (mobile wireless, satellite, fixed wireless, DoCSIS, DSL, TDM, fiber/copper Ethernet).4+ years of experience as a senior NOC or repair technician that individually resolved Internet, networking, security, and SD-WAN service issues.Demonstrable understanding of the OSI layers and troubleshooting techniques across them for all applications/services.Educator/mentor skills to provide assistance and support to technicians that may require guidance on open tickets.Verbal and written skills to provide an outstanding level of education, support, compassion, and technical guidance to customers and agents on open tickets.Hands-on experience and technical certifications with Fortinet FW/SD-WAN/Wi-Fi/switches, Velo/VMware/Broadsoft SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki routers/switches/Wi-Fi, PEPlink and/or BEC mobile wireless routers and modems, and finally CLI-based BGP/OSPF/VLANs/AAA/security routing and switching on Cisco, Adtran, and Fortinet devices.3 years of experience modifying monitoring and ticket platforms with the goal of optimizing notification and handling processes and intervals.Utilize SNMP, ICMP, scripts, API, closed portals, vendor OSS/BSS platforms, Syslog, RADIUS logs, SNMP alerts, and TACACS logs to improve the customer experience, as well as to improve Tier 2 event awareness and performance.Proven ability to continually inspire and educate technicians.Demonstrable history, focus, and mastery on the items outlined in the above "responsibilities" section.Additional InformationWHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:Medical Benefits with optional supplemental services through AFLACPaid Time-Off PlanPaid Holidays401K with employer matchAT&T Discount on personal mobile plan
