NetScout Network Engineer

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UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking an experienced NetScout Network Engineer with at least 12-years or related experience for a hybrid position in Brooklyn, NY. Travel within all 5 boroughs is required to Data Centers and various agency locations. Active LinkedIn . The right candidate comes with expertise in routing, switching, and deep packet inspection to support enterprise-level network monitoring and analysis initiatives. The selected consultant will be responsible for configuring, implementing, and maintaining network monitoring solutions, including NetScout technologies, while ensuring optimal network performance and visibility across complex environments. This role requires strong hands-on experience with routing protocols and packet-level analysis in large-scale infrastructures.

***Contract is projected for approximately 1 year.

WHO WE ARE
UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) specializing in IT consulting and professional services. We provide experienced technology professionals to government agencies and private-sector clients, delivering cost-effective solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER
At UNIVERSAL Technologies, we offer consultants the opportunity to work on impactful technology initiatives supporting critical infrastructure and public-sector operations. Our team members collaborate with experienced professionals while contributing to enterprise-level network modernization and performance optimization efforts.

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in networking, including routing and switching in large enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with routing protocols including BGP, MPLS, and OSPF.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in deep packet inspection (DPI) technologies and implementation of NetScout InfiniStream solutions.
• Experience configuring SPAN ports, port mirroring, and network taps for traffic monitoring.
• Experience assigning IP configurations and managing network monitoring device connectivity.
• Ability to validate packet capture and configure alert thresholds across monitoring tools.
• Expertise in nGeniusONE configuration, including building service dashboards, custom monitors, and alerting profiles using ASI (Adaptive Service Intelligence) data.
• Experience with additional routing protocols including EIGRP, iBGP, eBGP, and IS-IS.
• Strong understanding of management protocols including SNMPv3, Syslog, and NetFlow (minimum 4 years).
• Advanced packet-level troubleshooting skills with the ability to decode complex application flows (HTTP/S, SQL, DNS, VoIP/SIP).
• Experience reviewing project design and system documentation (minimum 4 years).
• Experience designing network architecture diagrams using tools such as Microsoft Visio.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with City of New York network infrastructure environments and processes is .
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, consisting of three (3) days onsite and two (2) days remote per week.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Assign ports for NetScout management interfaces and configure associated IP addresses.
• Configure SPAN ports to mirror network traffic for monitoring and analysis.
• Add network tap links into production paths without impacting live traffic.
• Configure and manage port mirroring for traffic visibility.
• Configure IP addressing for NetScout devices across the network environment.
• Validate packet capture functionality on each device and establish alert thresholds for monitoring.

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.