Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist Lev.3

Hello!!

Greetings from the Global IT Solutions USI, Inc.

We have an immediate need for one of our Direct End-client(s). So, please go through the below Job Description and if you are interested, apply with your latest resume along your contact details, so that we will be able to get in touch with you, to discuss more about the position.

Candidates that are authorized to work for any employer in United States without Sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Position: Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist Lev.3

Client Location: Brooklyn, NY (Minimum 1 day On-site and Rest of week Remote)

Duration: 12 months (35 hours per week)

Rate: Open

Must Provide Three (3) Professional References; Work Authorization; and Photo ID

Contract to Hire (CTH) Possible

Scope of Services:

• Network Routing and Switching: design, deploy, and troubleshooting.
• Perform analysis and design of the network using primarily but not limited to Cisco technologies to ensure minimum impact to services during network refresh activities.
• Complete router/switch Cisco configuration templates for newly deployed or legacy devices.
• Perform SNMP, syslog, NTP and NetFlow testing.
• Coordinate after hours changes with various agencies, create change tickets, pursue approvals, and respond to any questions that may be raised by any of the OTI teams.
• Research and resolve network problems related to the implementation, open TAC cases as needed and identify root causes.
• Document Network in compliance with OTI standards.
• As part of any decommissioning activity: remove legacy configurations, remove unused IPsubnets, ports from documentation, and update network diagrams, following OTI guidelines.
• Attend meetings, follow up on assigned tasks and complete any additional tasks assigned by the manager of the group, in the area(s) of and networking, configuration, VoIP or QoS

Mandatory Skills:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the field of networking.
• Must have hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS, OSPF routing protocols in a large environment.
• 12 years of experience of Cisco Network installations in multiple ring configurations interconnected over dark fiber.
• 6 years of experience in deploying Cisco Catalyst / Nexus Switches and NCS routers, with complete understanding of the limitations of line cards, power supplies and feature-sets.
• 4 years of experience configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in a mid to large size organization or carriers.
• 2 years detailed understanding of designing and implementing overall enterprise QoS solution, including queuing for Catalyst, Nexus and NCS products.
• 4 years of detailed understanding of deploying management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, Netflow,etc.).
• Understanding of optical technology theories and testing including but not limited to fiber types, fiber terminations, attenuation, power transmission, bandwidth, budget and loss.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• 4 years of experience reviewing project design and system documents.
• Experience in designing including network architectural designs in MS Visio is desired
• Ability to work in cross functional teams; excellent attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and strong customer and quality-focus.
• Sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical staff.
• Valid/current CCNP certificate (REQUIRED)

Thanks,
Ram

Global IT Solutions USI Inc.
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