Network Specialist - Hybrid in NYC / 12 Months Contract

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
75% Travel
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

OSPF
Network Protocols
Network Operations
Network Monitoring
DNS
DHCP
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco
VoIP
Switches
ServiceNow
SNMP

Job Details

Job Title - Network Specialist – CityNet Phase 3

Location: Various agency locations across the five boroughs of NYC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: 12+ Months

About the Role
Join a dynamic team as a Network Specialist supporting the implementation of advanced network technologies for major IT projects across New York City. You will play a key role in architecture design, planning, and hands-on deployment of network solutions in a large-scale, multi-agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy and configure network equipment at multiple NYC locations

  • Lead onsite migrations from legacy devices to new network infrastructure

  • Coordinate with various city agencies using ServiceNow for scheduling and technical cutovers

  • Upgrade network operating systems and implement advanced MPLS configurations

  • Maintain asset management in ServiceNow, including onboarding new devices and decommissioning legacy equipment

  • Update network documentation: remove unused configurations, subnets, and ports, and revise network diagrams

  • Develop and implement Cisco router/switch configuration templates

  • Conduct SNMP, syslog, NTP, and NetFlow testing

  • Participate in meetings, follow up on assigned tasks, and support additional networking, VoIP, or QoS initiatives as needed

Mandatory Qualifications

  • 12+ years of professional networking experience

  • Proven hands-on expertise with BGP, MPLS, and OSPF routing protocols in large-scale environments

  • Extensive experience with Cisco network installations in multi-ring, dark fiber environments

  • Deployment of Cisco NCS routers and IOS-XR, including deep knowledge of hardware limitations and feature sets

  • Proficiency in MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, and IS-IS routing protocols

  • Experience configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in mid-to-large organizations or carriers

  • Strong background in enterprise QoS design and implementation, especially for Cisco NCS products

  • Advanced skills with management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, NetFlow)

  • Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to thrive in cross-functional teams with strong attention to detail

  • Experience reviewing project designs and system documentation

  • Proficiency in network architectural design using MS Visio

  • Familiarity with the City of New York’s network infrastructure and processes is a plus

Additional Information

  • Travel within NYC’s five boroughs is required; travel reimbursement is not provided

  • Onsite presence is mandatory for maintenance windows

  • Overtime must be pre-approved by the project manager

Ready to make an impact on the city’s digital future? Apply now to join our team and help shape the next generation of New York City’s network infrastructure!

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