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Network Operations Analyst at Brown-Forman in Louisville, KY
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Meaningful Work From Day One
The Network Operations Analyst provides daily network monitoring and incident response for approximately 65 global sites. This role is responsible for proactively monitoring network and system health, troubleshooting and resolving connectivity and performance issues, and escalating incidents as needed to internal teams or external vendors. The specialist will assist with root cause analysis, maintain accurate network documentation, and support patching and infrastructure maintenance activities. This role will utilize tools such as SolarWinds, Zscaler, ThousandEyes, and Microsoft Defender to ensure operational visibility and performance. Collaboration with the NOC, SOC, and engineering teams is essential to ensure timely resolution of incidents and to support ongoing improvements in security, availability, and reliability across the network.
What You Can Expect
Vendor and Customer Relations: Manage relationships with internal customers and external service providers, ensuring seamless collaboration and service delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, developing and implementing new operating procedures supporting our NOC.
Technical Problem Solving: Assist in diagnosing and escalating complex network and infrastructure issues, working alongside engineers and vendor partners to support timely resolution and minimize service disruptions.
Equipment Lifecycle Management: Equipment Lifecycle Management: Ensure proper management of equipment lifecycle, maintaining high standards and compliance.
What You Bring to the Table
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Networking, Information Technology, or a related field and 1–3 years of experience in network operations or infrastructure support or equivalent work experience in network operations or infrastructure support.
Experience in creating technical documentation, process maps, and knowledge transfer documents.
Advanced computer skills with current, or ability to quickly build, proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and other software, as needed.
Knowledge of network cabling, basic network troubleshooting, and installation of Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, MPLS, VPNs, SDWAN)
Experience working with service management platforms (e.g., Ivanti).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical audiences, including clients at all levels (technology, business, management, and executive).
Excellent interpersonal skills for managing challenging situations and fostering collaboration.
Effective time management, organizational abilities, and multitasking skills to prioritize work efficiently.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Up to 10% travel is required.
What Makes You Unique
Familiarity with Google, Microsoft 365, Entra ID
Interest in automation, scripting, or AI-assisted troubleshooting tools.
Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
Working Arrangement
In-office at the Brown-Forman Louisville, Kentucky Corporate Headquarters Monday to Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
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P5Number of Openings Available:
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