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Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist to assist OTI with implementation of Network technologies for key IT projects. Relevant experience in routing and switching, and datacenter technologies is required. Consult will be assisting OTI with architecture design planning and implementing changes.
SCOPE OF SERVICES: Network – Routing and Switching: design, deploy, and troubleshooting
RESPONSIBILITY
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
NOTE: The agency may hire vendor’s consultant as a city employee at any time
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Firewall Upgrade Network Specialist to assist OTI with implementation of Network technologies for key IT projects. Relevant experience in routing and switching, and datacenter technologies is required. Consult will be assisting OTI with architecture design planning and implementing changes.
SCOPE OF SERVICES: Network – Routing and Switching: design, deploy, and troubleshooting
RESPONSIBILITY
- 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 IP subnets, ports from documentation, and update network diagrams, following OTI guidelines.
- Attending 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/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
- 12 years of experience in the field of networking
- Must have hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, 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.
- Experience in MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS routing protocols
- 4 years of experience configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in a mid to large size organization or carriers.
- 2 years of experience and detailed understanding of designing and implementing overall enterprise QoS solution, including queuing for Catalyst, Nexus and NCS products.
- 4 years of experience and 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.
- 4 years of experience reviewing project design and system documents.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- 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 is REQUIRED
- Experience is designing including network architectural designs in MS Visio is desired
- Familiarity with City of New York network infrastructure environments and processes.
NOTE: The agency may hire vendor’s consultant as a city employee at any time
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
