IT Specialist Network Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of IT specialist network. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consulting in requirements definition, specification, design, development, and integration of networks and systems on complex projects accountable for the IT Data Network delivery to ensure services adhere to project specifications.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Thinks strategically and shows intercultural sensitivity
• Drives for results and motivates and inspires others
• Configuration and management of Windows Server, File Server, SUS Server in an Active Directory environment and other Network services
• Install, configure and administer Network printer, Data Backup and recovery, Maintenance and Migration
• Ensure the Implementation of Home Office global IT policies and strategies (backup, internet usage, antivirus, recovery)
• Provide technical support for end users on all IT issues (approximately 80 users)
• Provide local training on the use of available technology
• Create records for each procedure and follow through on any tasks assigned

Please consider me for the IT specialist network opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for network infrastructure technical expertise to IT Security team in the design and implementation of key projects.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Willingness to work in shifts (including night and weekend shifts)
• The incumbent should have an in-depth working knowledge of LAN/WAN technology, design and architecture
• Working knowledge of Ethernet cabling, T1s, routers, switches, firewalls, and ADC’s
• Effective written & verbal communication, interpersonal skills to work in a team environment, establishing & maintaining good working relationships with others, to support team & company objectives, and willingness to work in all operational areas
• Microsoft office suite including Excel, Access and Word
• Fiber Optic Cabling Design and Implementations at Manufacturing Sites
• Voice over IP on Local Area Networks (Skype and Cisco Technologies)
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for our chosen network stack in the Belfast office– primarily Cisco Switches, Firewalls, Fibre networks, Secureworks IDS Software

I am excited to be applying for the position of IT specialist network. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for systems and services to support network security such as: firewalls, VPN, network access control, appropriate routing / switching design, centralized authentication, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provide IT technical support for counterparts as needed
• BA/BS Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• Server administration including software and hardware and High Performance Cluster (HPC)
• Configuration and design of Server- and VMWare landscapes
• Experiences with Windows and Linux operating systems and services
• Basic experiences in network infrastructure
• ITIL Concepts and policies
• Identifying network requirements

In response to your job posting for IT specialist network, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for a wide range of network engineering technical services in developing and maintaining Information technology (IT) systems to support MSC.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements
• Performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning
• Developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation
• Certificates such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) PCNSE (Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)
• Experience that emphasizes L2-L4 Networking (L2 Switching architectures including Spanning Tree, in LAN configuration- Vlans, Trunks, Ether-channels, STP, SPAN, RSPAN, inter VLAN routing, LAN security)
• Experiencing troubleshooting at layers 1 through 4, and an understanding of higher layer behavior on transit networks, IP routing including EIGRP and BGP ,L4 Load balancing
• In-depth knowledge of services like DHCP, QoS, NTP, HSRP, IPsec, ARP, NAT, ACL, PBR, VSS, vPC, GRE tunneling, IP SLA/object tracking
• Experience installing and deploying wireless network in enterprise networks

Please consider me for the IT specialist network opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for detailed network topology diagrams to be used in overall design during network implementation.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Work as a team member with the wider IT Network team to protect against single points of service
• To manage the details of hardware that forms the renewal of contracts for network services
• To work both during normal business hours (0800 – 1730), and via a rota provide out of hours support to Group Infrastructure
• Excellent knowledge of Cisco Firewall and Switch technology
• Good knowledge of Juniper services
• Awareness of virtualisation across data centres and sites, preferably Hyper-V
• Excellent knowledge of LAN/WAN, VLAN management, evidence of efficient management and optimisation of these technologies
• Good knowledge of IT Security – patching, threat detection and perimeter defence through to server side