Sr. Network Consultant || Remote role || W2 role

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I have an urgent position. Kindly go through the Job description and let me know if this would be of interest to you.

                   

Job Title: Sr. Network Consultant

Location: Remote role (Must be ready to work in EST shift, and high possibility to be called  to Holmdel, New Jersey , once or twice in 6 months)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

 

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Job Description:

CORE SKILLS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

1. Networking Protocols & Core Technologies

•            Strong hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, BGP PIC, BGP LU, VLAN, VRRP, HSRP, EIGRP, RIP, and STP.

•            Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI layers, and end-to-end network troubleshooting across control and data planes.

•            Skilled in LAN/WAN technologies and VPNs (IPSec, GRE, DMVPN) with strong knowledge of QoS, Multicast, NAT, and Load Balancing.

•            Expertise in redundancy and high availability using HSRP, VRRP, and MPLS FRR for seamless traffic recovery.

 

2. Cisco Service Provider Platforms

•            Extensive experience with Cisco IOS XR, ASR9K, NCS5K, NCS5500, and White Box SP platforms.

•            In-depth knowledge of IOS XR architecture, Platform Independent (PI) and Platform Dependent (PD) layers, and modular process behavior.

•            Hands-on experience with IOS XR SMUs, software release processes, and patch validation.

•            Skilled in routing optimization, packet forwarding analysis, and MPLS/BGP/ISIS troubleshooting in production and lab environments.

 

3. Troubleshooting & Escalation Management

•            Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues from control plane to data plane, correlating routing and platform logs for RCA.

•            Triaged and resolved escalations from AT&T and global service provider teams, collaborating closely with Cisco BU engineering for software fixes.

•            Owned customer escalations end-to-end — conducting deep analysis, root cause documentation, and post-mortem reviews.

•            Strong communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex issues to both engineering teams and customers.

 

4. Test & Validation Expertise

•            Proficient with IXIA and SPIRENT traffic generators for validating L2/L3, QoS, ACL, and multicast traffic scenarios.

•            Conducted performance benchmarking and regression testing for routing and service validation.

 

5. AI-Integrated Operations & Automation

•            Integrated AI/ML-based monitoring and predictive analytics into NOC operations to detect anomalies and reduce MTTR.

•            Automated recurring tasks using Python, Ansible, and REST APIs for configuration audits and telemetry-based troubleshooting.

•            Developed AI-driven dashboards (Grafana, ELK) for real-time visibility into network health, traffic patterns, and BGP/OSPF states.

 

6. Collaboration & Leadership

•            Excellent communicator skilled in handling critical customer escalations and bridging gaps between operations and engineering.

•            Experienced in mentoring L2/L3 engineers and leading incident resolution for high-impact service provider networks.

•            Recognized for professionalism, quick response, and customer-first problem ownership.

 

 

Thanks & Regards,

 

Abhishek Yadav

DMS Vision Inc.  | 

4645 Avon Lane, Suite 210, Frisco, TX 75033

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