Network Engineer

Job Description:

•        Work with Network infrastructure and Telecommunication team leader for upgrading network, implementing wireless solution (Meraki & Cisco) and their support/troubleshooting.

•        Work 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, ether-channel, 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 DCAS 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 DCAS 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 DCAS-managed buildings to replace the hardware and address issues, where necessary