Netscout Network Consultant

Job Description

• Network Specialist to assist client with implementation of Network technologies for key IT projects.
• Relevant experience in routing and switching, and deep packet inspection technology is required.
• Consultant will be assisting client with architecture design planning and implementing changes. 

 Scope Of Services Network – Routing, Switching, and Deep packet inspection:

TASKS:

• Assign port for NetScout management ports and IP addresses.
• Assign port for SPAN port to mirror traffic that needs to monitor.
• Add tap links to the production path without impacting traffic.
• Configure the SPAN port for port-mirroring.
• Configure IP assignments for NetScout devices.
• Validate packet capture on each device and set thresholds for alerts. 

 Mandatory Skills/Experience

• 12+ years of experience in the field of networking, routing protocols,
• Must have hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, OSPF routing protocols in a large environment
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in deep packet inspection technologies, and roll-out of Netscout Infinistream. 

 Desirable skills/experience:

• nGeniusONE Configuration: Expert-level ability to build Service Dashboards, custom Monitors, and Alerting Profiles based on ASI (Adaptive Service Intelligence) data.
• Experience in MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS routing protocols
• Detailed understanding of deploying management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, Netflow,etc.) 4 yrs.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams; excellent attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing project design and system documents 4 yrs.
• Experience is designing including network architectural designs in MS Visio is desired
• Familiarity with City of New York network infrastructure environments and processes
• Advanced "Packet-level" troubleshooting skills. Must be proficient in deep-packet inspection (DPI) and decoding complex application flows (HTTP/S, SQL, DNS, VoIP/SIP).