NetScout Network Specialist Consultant - Hybrid NYC - 12 Month Contract

Job Title: Network Consultant (NetScout / Network Specialist) – Hybrid NYC – 12-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid – Data Centers and Agency Sites across the Five Boroughs of New York City
Work Schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)
 
About the Role 
We are seeking an experienced Network Specialist to support the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) in implementing advanced network technologies for large-scale IT initiatives across New York City. This position will involve network architecture, design, configuration, and hands-on troubleshooting with routing, switching, and deep packet inspection (DPI) technologies.
 
Responsibilities

• Assign management and SPAN ports, IP addresses, and tap links.

• Configure port mirroring and validate packet captures.

• Assist with network device configuration, monitoring, and threshold alerting.

• Support implementation of NetScout Infinistream and related network monitoring tools.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize network visibility and performance.

• Participate in on-site maintenance windows as required.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of professional networking experience.

• Strong hands-on expertise in routing protocols such as BGP, MPLS, and OSPF.

• Proven experience with deep packet inspection (DPI) and NetScout Infinistream implementations.

• Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site work in NYC.

Preferred Skills

• Expert-level proficiency with nGeniusONE (dashboards, monitors, alerts).

• Experience with advanced routing protocols (EIGRP, IS-IS, iBGP, eBGP).

• Familiarity with management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, NetFlow).

• Advanced packet-level troubleshooting and application flow decoding (HTTP/S, SQL, DNS, VoIP/SIP).

• Strong analytical and network design skills (MS Visio preferred).

• Prior experience supporting NYC government network environments is a plus.

Additional Information

• On-site presence may be required for maintenance or project windows.

• Travel is limited to client locations within the five boroughs of NYC.

• Travel expenses are not reimbursed.

 To Apply: Please submit your updated resume along with your work authorization copy for immediate consideration.