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Consultant
Network Infrastructure and TelecommunicationNew York City All Boro SitesPay rate
70 to $73.00 per hourLength
1 yearCarter Lard ConsultingThe consultant will be performing highly technical responsibilities at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. Responsibilities will not be limited to upgrading the network infrastructure at various NYC owned sites but taking charge on the daytoday network and telecommunication issues which involves critical thinking and problem solving in concert withTASKS :
Work with Network infrastructure and Telecommunication team leader for upgrading network implementing wireless solution (Meraki & Cisco) and their support / troubleshootingWork on Cisco Catalyst Nexus switches and Cisco VoIP devices.Implement protocols such as : EIGRP BGP SSH TCP / IP UDP SSL HTTP HTTPS DNS routing protocols L2 / L3 switches VPC 802.1Q etherchannel STP RSTP VTP QoS ACLs FTP DNS SIP and other common protocols.
Implement security products firewalls IPSec RADIUS PKI IKE Certificates 802.1Q MD5 SSH SSL SHA1.Data gathering of land line at various DCAS buildings where VoIP will be deployed.Design of the LAN considering legacy equipment integration / upgrade needs. Upgrading might include patching from patch panel to network device.Consultant will be managing the deployment process as follows : Unpack the equipment and perform an initial inventory of each item ensuring that all components are accounted for before beginning the installation.Rack all equipment at each site.
Remove debris from each location.Connect power cords to switch and power outlet and confirm power to unit.
Connect cables as per Vendor spreadsheet for all network devices.
Document the equipment onto an inventory spreadsheet.Provide documentation via inventory spreadsheet.Import asset to NYC
asset inventory system.
Design recommendations based on CISCO best practice methodology.Project planning for the implementation maintenance window.Consultant must be willing to travel to various NYC
buildings across 5 boroughs for data gathering network deployment and troubleshooting.
Tasks may include network management monitoring and troubleshooting tools (sniffer syslog NetFlow TCPDUMP Wireshark).
Day to Day configuration management and operations of Cisco Firepower firewalls ISE Stealthwatch and DNAC.
Use Cisco Command line interface Windows OSX and Linux
In certain instances consultant may be asked to assist in troubleshooting beyond the normal work hours.
Expected to document networks network systems MOPs and other documents that can be used as operational materials.
Conduct network and security assessments to troubleshoot and optimize network performance and design. Support and lead efforts of the design testing evaluation and implementation of new architectures and technologies. The team will be required to perform fieldwork visiting the various DCASmanaged
The team will be required to perform fieldwork visiting the various managed buildings to replace the hardware and address issues where necessary. MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Note : Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be consideredAt least 12 years of experience in an IT network engineering / Technician roleMust demonstrate strong understanding complex Routing & Switching Environments
Must possess strong experience with Meraki Firewalls DNA and ISE
Ability to work independently is critical.
Some amount of physical work expected for installation and cabling.
Experience in implementing network patches.
Strong troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
Position is client facing. Strong Customer Support and interpersonal skills are required.DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE : N / ACisco WLAN and ISE specific experience desired
Understanding of Meraki WiFi deploy
DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE : N / ACisco WLAN and ISE specific experience desired
Understanding of Meraki WiFi deployment VPN Certificates and wireless routers
Working knowledge of ITL processes specifically Incident Management Change Management Problem Management
Active CCNA certification preferred.
Salary : $70 - $73
