Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer for an opportunity in Spring, TX 77389!

Position Title: Network Engineer

Location: Spring, TX 77389

Anticipated Start Date: 10-30-2024
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: 12 Months of Contract (Client can hire the candidate after 90 days)

Job Type: (>%3D30 HOURS WEEKLY], [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]

Pay Range: $70/hr to $75/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:

• Advanced knowledge and experience with networking components. Eg. TCP/IP, Routing, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, F5 LTM, GTM, SSH, VPNs, IP routing protocols including RIP, BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast, MPLS, etc.
• Thorough understanding of modern service providers, TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: Ethernet, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, IGMP, STP, RSTP, 802.1x.
• Experience with Policy Based Routing, Quality of Service, net flow, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, virtual networks, NAT, ACL controls, Web Security/URL Filtering, IPSec, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Malware Prevention
• Configure/troubleshoot QOS, VLANs, ACL, using troubleshooting tools like Net flow, Solar winds, and various application response time monitoring tools
• IPv4 and IPv6 experience is must and Strong understanding of network infrastructure, IP addressing, IP traffic management, DNS/DHCP, NTP, Security and Network Monitoring tools
• Technical troubleshooting & Implementation of changes in the complex network environment using Infoblox and Bind platform.
• Knowledge, skills and experience with HPE Aruba routing, switching, and wireless hardware, software and protocols including Aruba Mobility Controllers, Aruba Instant Aps, Aruba Airwave, Aruba Central, Aruba Activate, Security, Aruba Clear Pass
• Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services, Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
• Working experience on HPE Aruba, 3com, H3C, Arista and Juniper switches, Palo Alto, Fortinet and Checkpoint Firewalls.
• Experience in network design and network security including: Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection.
• Strong experience of Working on Juniper and Arista Hardware switches
• Experience of working in the data center network environment and Strong experience in Leaf & Spine architecture
• Good experience in QFx5120/5130 series of switches
• Assist in network & equipment problem troubleshooting
• Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture knowledge
• Good documentation and process experience

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.

Keywords:
Juniper and Arista Hardware switches and Network, TCP/IP, Routing, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, F5 LTM, GTM, SSH, VPNs, IP

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 229800 when responding to this ad.