Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute pre-decommissioning checks including traffic validation, dependency assessment, and configuration backup.
• Perform logical decommissioning: disable uplinks/downlinks, remove VLANs/routing entries, and update monitoring tools.
• Support physical decommissioning: device power-down, startup-config wipe, and hardware removal coordination.
• Ensure asset disposition & compliance: update CMDB, maintain audit trails, and follow organizational compliance standards.
• Adhere to standard decommissioning procedures: connectivity validation, routing/forwarding checks, utilization analysis, control-plane validation, and graceful isolation before final shutdown.
• Prepare and submit post-decommissioning deliverables, including reports and evidence of backups, monitoring updates, and asset disposal.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to minimize risk and downtime during decommissioning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in network operations, device configuration, or decommissioning (L1/L2 level).
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing & switching, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking devices.
• Ability to perform traffic/utilization analysis and validate routing/forwarding tables.
• Familiarity with network management/monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, SNMP-based tools, etc.).
• Knowledge of change control processes and ITIL best practices.
• Good understanding of asset management and compliance procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in shifts or during sanctioned change windows (off-hours/weekends).

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