Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Location: Raleigh, NC-currently onsite 3 days per week, moving to 4 days per week starting in mid June
Anticipated Start Date: 06/02/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 4+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:
Description: USPS requires the supplier to augment the USPS team and provide wired switch and network design, operation, and management in support of USPS initiatives and projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include:
* Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex LAN/Wireless issues escalated from Tier 2 engineers.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 2 LAN Engineers.
* Design, implement, and manage LAN/Wireless infrastructure projects.
* Perform network performance monitoring and optimization.
* Develop and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
* Network design, and configuration of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and Static routing solutions.
* Plan/schedule any upgrades, including any that may occur on weekends or during other off-duty hours, and release necessary notifications to the field.
* Provide Network Automation support (upgrade software on switches, archive switch configurations, standardize switch configurations, and provide hardware/software reports upon request).
* Mitigate vulnerabilities affecting switches.
* Configure and support wireless systems.
* Architecture design, and systems implementation, of middle-of-row to core connectivity. IOS layer 2 and layer 3 configuration and support.
* Firewall and load balancing support.
* Top-of-rack to middle-of-row connectivity.
* Top-of-rack to server connectivity.
* Server to middle-of-row backup, and backup to backup core connectivity.
* Enclosure network hardware including blade switches and pass-thru modules. Assist with special projects that may require working with multiple vendors, field personnel, and area/district managers.
* Provide Root Cause Analysis of any outage during established and authorized hardware refresh window.
* Develop change and test management procedures consistent with the established processes.
* Develop, implement, and monitor the processes and procedures for "Test LAN" pilot implementation.
* Document recommendations suitable for presentation.
* Develop procedures for implementation of new hardware/software products and applications.
* Review site designs for pathways and support systems, including multi-floor pathways and penetrations for fiber optic cable and/or copper backbones.
* Use of Ekahau sidekick
* Collaborate with other IT teams for integrated system solutions.
* Perform duties in support of the mission as directed by USPS Management.
* Working upgrades, to include weekends or off-duty hours, and may include travel as necessary.
* Typically performs all functional duties independently.

Required Skills:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in LAN engineering.
* Expertise in LAN protocols, technologies, and architecture design.
* Extensive experience with LAN design, implementation, and management, including deploying LAN solutions for large complex facilities.
* Proficiency in network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds).
* Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex LAN issues.
* In depth understanding of LAN security standards and methodologies.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
* Ability to stay up to date with the latest networking technologies, standards, and industry developments in the LAN Engineering field.

Specialized Skillset Requirements:
* Experience with IP Address Management Systems to include voice VLAN sizing.
* Experience performing switch acceptance for new field sites.
* Experience with site reviews for Cisco networks including circuit capacity, switch types, and IOS.
* Experience using direct measurements or design documents to advise the organization about infrastructure, reliability, and performance issues.
* Capable of configuring the networking parameters for operating systems and network devices.
* Capable of reading syslog output, sniffer logs, security logs and networking sections of application and operating system logs.
* Capable of installing, configuring, operating, and supporting Cisco and other vendor network equipment and products. In addition, must be capable of determining whether additional measures are required beyond those provided by the infrastructure tools being deployed.
* Experience with other wireless solutions such as Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Juniper Mist, and Fortinet.

Deliverables
Regular progress reports on project status.
The deliverable shall meet the following acceptance criteria in addition to compliance with the technical approach outlined below:
Ability to perform the aforementioned descriptions.

Education:
A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four (4) additional years of related experience is required.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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