Network Engineer 2

Network Engineer 2

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Network Engineer in Richardson, TX

Position Title: Network Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX

Anticipated Start Date: 17th-March-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: 6+ months contract to permanent

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

Pay Range: $45.91/hr - $49.51/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:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Network Engineer experienced with Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless and VoIP equipment, software and design.
• Highly skilled in the use of troubleshooting tools Network design and documentation, including drawings
• Implementation of new or refreshed networks
• Configure and upgrade network hardware and software code
• Deploying and upgrading wireless networks Configure VoIP switch ports.
• Complete Change Management process / approvals for all changes
• Follow process and procedures for wiping equipment to be returned to storage or a vendor
• Update network documentation related to deployed assets
• The ability to make Presentations to the customer's senior management.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years LAN Network Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in Cisco Switch/Router network configuration and trouble shooting
• Expert knowledge of Cisco router and switch configuration and troubleshooting
• Highly skilled in the use of trouble shooting tools
• Expert knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting VSS and HSRP
• Expert knowledge of MACsec configuration and troubleshooting
• Expert knowledge of layer 2 tunneling
• Expert knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting layer 2 and layer 3 protocols (e.g. spanning tree, IPv4, 802.1q, EIGRP)
• Expert knowledge of Cisco software licensing and upgrading IOS
• Expert knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting
• Verbal and written Communication Visio, Power Point, Word, Excel
• LAN Design and Architecture - Minimum 5 years' experience
• Experience in Deploying and managing wireless environments (wireless LAN controller and access points)
• Experience with VoIP deployment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Strong Communication and presentation skills. Be able to communicate effectively with network engineering (internal and external) and management (internal and customer)

Desired Skills:

• Protocols - Ethernet, Multicast, Spanning Tree, TCP/IP, and Network Infrastructure
• Experience troubleshooting LAN issues
• Understanding of Network Design Best Practices
• A self-starter able to work independently as well as Team member

Desired:

Current Cisco Certification - CCNP

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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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 236105 when responding to this ad.

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