Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist

Job Title: Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist
Pay Rate: $100- $120 per hour

Scheduled Work Hours:

Normal Business Hours, Monday through Friday, totaling 35 hours per week, with a mandatory unpaid meal break after 6 hours of work. Any additional hours worked beyond 35 per week are compensated accordingly.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

• Conduct analysis and design of network infrastructure, primarily utilizing Cisco technologies, ensuring minimal service disruption during network upgrades.
• Create and implement Cisco configuration templates for both new and existing router/switch deployments.
• Perform comprehensive testing of SNMP, syslog, NTP, and NetFlow functionalities.
• Coordinate after-hours changes with relevant stakeholders, including ticket creation, approval processes, and addressing inquiries from OTI teams.
• Investigate and resolve network issues, escalating to TAC support when necessary, and identifying root causes.
• Maintain network documentation in compliance with OTI standards.
• Execute decommissioning tasks, including removing legacy configurations, updating documentation, and adhering to OTI guidelines.

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum twelve years of networking experience.
• Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, OSPF routing protocols in large-scale environments.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive experience in Cisco network installations, particularly in complex ring configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst / Nexus Switches and NCS routers.
• Proficiency in MPLS, EIGRP, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS routing protocols.
• Experience configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches.
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise QoS solutions and management protocols.
• Valid/current CCNP certification.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Highly self-motivated with a focus on customer satisfaction and quality.
• Familiarity with project design review and network architectural design tools.
• Knowledge of City of New York network infrastructure environments and processes.