Title: Cloud Interconnect ProjectManager
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Brooklyn NY (Hybrid)
WorkingHours: 35 Hrs/Week
JOBDESCRIPTION:
* CloudInterconnect Project Manager to assist OTI with implementation ofNetwork technologies for key IT projects. Relevant experience inrouting and switching and datacenter technologies isrequired.
* The technical network projectmanager will be assisting OTI with architecture design planning andimplementing changes needing to have a deep knowledge in networkrouting and switching.
* Responsible for theProject Management of the bandwidth upgrade. Perform analysis anddesign of the network using primarily but not limited to Arista andCisco technologies to ensure minimum impact to services duringnetwork refresh activities.
* Developing projectgovernance and oversite structure. Develop/review of router/switchconfiguration templates for the tobe deployed Arista and Cisconetwork devices.
* Escalate risks to the OTIstaff and Executive team; manage all risks to completion. PerformSNMP syslog NTP and NetFlow testing.
* Forecastcritical path and provide project plan baseline dates. Coordinateafter hours changes with various agencies create change ticketspursue approvals and respond to any questions that may be raised byany of the OTI teams.
* Providing regular statusreports to exec management and project teams.
* Develop and manage project communicationsplans.
* Coordinate team resources and OTIinternal resources needed for the successful completion of thenetwork and bandwidth upgrade.
* Performanalysis and design of the network using primarily but not limitedto Arista and Cisco technologies to ensure minimum impact toservices during network refresh activities.
* Complete router/switch Arista configuration templates fornewly deployed devices.
* Coordinate after hourschanges with various agencies create change tickets pursueapprovals and respond to any questions that may be raised by any ofthe OTI teams.
* Review/Implement network bestpractices configuration in compliance with OTIstandards.
MANDATORYSKILLS:
* 8 yearsof experience in the field of networking.
* Must have handson experience with BGP MPLS OSPFrouting protocols in a large environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
* 8 years ofexperience with Cisco and/or Arista network installationsin multiple tier configurations interconnected over darkfiber.
* 6 years ofexperience in deploying Cisco Catalyst / Nexus Switches and NCSrouters with complete understanding of the limitations ofline cards power supplies and featuresets.
* Experience in MPLS EIGRP OSPF iBGP eBGP ISIS routingprotocols
* 4 years of experience inConfiguring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in a mid tolarge size organization or carriers.
* 2 yearsof experience in detailed understanding of designing andimplementing overall enterprise QoS solution including queuing forCatalyst Nexus and NCS products.
* 4 years ofexperience in detailed understanding of deploying managementprotocols (SNMPv3 SyslogNetflowetc.).
* Understanding ofoptical technology theories and testing including but not limitedto fiber types fiber terminations attenuation power transmissionbandwidth budget and loss.
* Valid/current CCNPcertificate.
* Strong analytical andconceptual skills.
* Ability to work in crossfunctional teams excellent attention to detail.
* Highly selfmotivated and strong customer and qualityfocus.
* Sound problem resolution judgment anddecisionmaking skills.
* Experience working withtechnical and nontechnical staff.
* 4 years ofexperience reviewing project design and systemdocuments.
* Experience is designing includingnetwork architectural designs in MS Visio is desired
* Familiarity with City of New York network infrastructureenvironments and processes.