| MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered | · Twelve (12) years of experience in the field of networking · Must have hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, OSPF routing protocols in a large environment | DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: | · Minimum 12 years’ experience of Cisco network installations in multiple ring configurations interconnected over dark fiber. · Experience in deploying Cisco NCS routers, IOS-XR software with complete understanding of the limitations of line cards, power supplies and feature-sets. 6 yrs. • Experience in MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS routing protocols • Configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in a mid to large size organization or carriers. 4 yrs. • Detailed understanding of designing and implementing overall enterprise QoS solution, including queuing for Cisco NCS products. 2 yrs. • Detailed understanding of deploying management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, Netflow,etc.) 4 yrs. • Strong analytical and conceptual skills. • Ability to work in cross functional teams; excellent attention to detail. • Highly self-motivated and strong customer and quality-focus. • Sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills. • Experience working with technical and non-technical staff. • Experience reviewing project design and system documents 4 yrs. • Experience is designing including network architectural designs in MS Visio is desired • Familiarity with City of New York network infrastructure environments and processes.