NETSCOUT Network Consultant - NNC 26-02634

Job Title: NETSCOUT Network Consultant

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Duration: 12 Months (Contract)

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Consultant with deep expertise in routing, switching, and packet-level network analysis. This role focuses on supporting critical IT initiatives through the implementation and optimization of NETSCOUT-based network monitoring and deep packet inspection solutions.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in network architecture planning, deployment, and performance monitoring, ensuring minimal disruption to production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Implementation & Configuration

• Configure and assign management ports and IP addresses for network monitoring tools

• Set up and manage SPAN ports for traffic mirroring and monitoring

• Integrate network TAPs into production environments without impacting traffic flow

• Configure and validate packet capture and monitoring thresholds

Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Implement and support deep packet inspection (DPI) solutions

• Monitor network traffic and analyze performance using advanced tools

• Develop alerting thresholds and ensure proactive issue detection

Architecture & Design Support

• Assist in network architecture design and planning

• Review and contribute to system and network design documentation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure improvements

Troubleshooting & Analysis

• Perform packet-level troubleshooting across multiple protocols (HTTP/S, DNS, VoIP/SIP, SQL)

• Analyze complex application flows and network behavior

• Ensure stability and performance of enterprise network systems

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in networking

• Strong hands-on experience with routing protocols:

  • BGP, MPLS, OSPF (required)

• Minimum 12+ years of experience with deep packet inspection technologies

• Proven experience deploying and managing NETSCOUT Infinistream solutions

• Strong understanding of enterprise-scale network environments

• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule (onsite and remote)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in nGeniusONE configuration, including dashboards, monitors, and alerting profiles

• Experience with additional routing protocols:

  • EIGRP, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS

• Experience with network management protocols: SNMPv3, Syslog, NetFlow

• Strong knowledge of network architecture design tools (e.g., MS Visio)

• Familiarity with large-scale or public-sector network environments

• Experience reviewing technical and project documentation

Key Skills:

• Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and traffic analysis

• Advanced network troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Attention to detail and documentation skills

• Effective communication and collaboration across teams

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work model based in Brooklyn, NY

• Enterprise-level, high-availability network environment

Additional Information:

• Ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in network monitoring and DPI technologies

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects

• Requires ability to work independently and contribute to complex technical initiatives