Network Security Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Security Specialist at Raleigh, NC 27609!

Position Title: [Network Security Specialist]

Location: [Raleigh, NC 27609]

Anticipated Start Date: [ASAP]

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: [6+ Months]

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: [$70/Hr]-[$80/Hr]

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 Description:

Network Security Operations has an urgent and critical need to onboard a Network Security Specialist contractor. The Network Security Operations team comprises of four FTE's, and we currently have one vacancy and are anticipating a second vacancy in the coming month. Onboarding one twelve-month contractor will bring us up to 75% staffing and will allow us to continue critical operations and project work that is required to protect and safeguard the state's networks and data center resources.

Critical projects the contractor will be responsible for:

i. VPN MFA Authentication Migration

ii. Cisco Network Readiness Assessment Remediation (NRA)

iii. Rubrik Data Protection Deployment

iv. Replace ASA 5516 Cluster NS Firewall at EDC

v. Upgrade Firewall Software Code on Cisco Cluster 4114 Firewalls

vi. Production Mainframe Migration to Ensono

vii. Other critical operations and support tasks

Benefits:

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.

About BCforward:

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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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229768 when responding to this ad.