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Systems Engineer II

BCforward Eagan, MN (Onsite) Contractor
Systems Engineer II

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer II for an opportunity in Eagan, MN

Position Title: Systems Engineer II

Location: Eagan, MN

Anticipated Start Date: 03/31/2025.

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

Expected Duration: 6+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension.

Job Type: [Contract (40 hours weekly)], [Remote]

Pay Range: $48/hr. - $49.97/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

We are seeking a Senior UNIX/Linux Monitoring Engineer, with a focus on enhancing customer workflows through Python scripting, ensuring communication via APIs, optimizing cloud performance, Postgres migrations, Zabbix monitoring, and Splunk Observability Cloud troubleshooting. Precise communication and high motivation are vital for excelling in tasks and delivering optimal solutions while ensuring seamless workflow enhancements and project success.

This position is in Eagan, MN. An on-site presence is required for this position. (currently allowing 1-2 days remote work, but could be 100% on-site in the future)

Responsibilities include:
In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing customer workflows through Python scripting by creating, modifying, and adjusting scripts to meet specific requirements effectively. Your responsibilities also include ensuring seamless communication between software applications with API experience, involving interpreting, creating, and troubleshooting APIs promptly to address any potential issues. Additionally, you will optimize cloud infrastructure performance by building and troubleshooting monitoring systems, proactively addressing monitoring-related issues. Leveraging your experience in Postgres database migration is crucial to ensuring a smooth migration process, maintaining data integrity, and minimizing downtime effectively. Furthermore, you will improve operational efficiency by utilizing Zabbix for network and server monitoring, automation, and proactive issue resolution through customized alert configurations. Enhancing system observability and troubleshooting capabilities using Splunk Observability Cloud, with API integration for efficient data extraction and analysis, will also be part of your day-to-day tasks.

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree in computer science or associated discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
* Proven experience with Python Scripting showcasing the capability to develop, customize, and adapt scripts to meet specific customer requirements.
* Advanced skills in API utilization, able to interpret, create, and troubleshoot API issues proficiently.
* Extensive experience in Cloud technologies, with the ability to build and troubleshoot monitoring solutions effectively.
* Hands-on experience with Postgres DB, particularly in migration tasks.
* Familiarity with Zabbix monitoring system and a background in automation skills
* Knowledge of Splunk Observability Cloud is preferred, and experience with APIs in this area would be advantageous.
* Additionally, strong communication, interpersonal, and customer support skills are essential for success in this role.
* Must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in last 5 years
* Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years
* Preferred candidates will be local to the Eagan, MN area. (This position does not provide relocation assistance)

Skills:

Python Scripting, Postgres migration, Zabbix, Splunk

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.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

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 236672 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Eagan, MN (Onsite)

Job Type

Information Technology

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/18/2025

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