Professional Network Engineer

Professional Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Professional Network Engineer for an opportunity in Rancho Cordova, CA!

Position Title: Professional Network Engineer

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 01/20/2025

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: 12+ months contract with strong possibility of extension

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

Pay Range: $47.73-$49/hr. only on W2

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:

• Be part of a network team supporting a variety of responsibilities relating to
• Maintain and implement network solution to ensure high availability and performance for 140+ sites and AWS.
• Plan and execute network maintenance, including firmware updates, security patches, and hardware replacements.
• Assists in evaluating, testing, and documenting current network security baselines for both hardware and software to determine network/security needs.
• Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds or Wireshark to ensure efficiency and reliability
• Provide troubleshooting support for network outages, slowdowns, or other incidents affecting the network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other internal infrastructure teams (Windows/Linux/Cloud)
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for system emergencies and maintenance activities.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and enhancements to the infrastructure.

Knowledge/Skills Applied to Job Responsibilities

• Strong Cisco administration with experience in switching configurations and firewalls
• Working knowledge and experience with SD-WAN networks
• Excellent network troubleshooting skills with tools such as packet tracing and Wireshark.
• Knowledge of F5 appliances and administration
• Experience with implementing and maintaining VPN solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation, technical reports, and collaboration with other IT teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field with 3+ years of experience working in an enterprise network operations environment.
• 1+ years documenting policies, procedures and systems architecture
• Experience working with network systems and networking principles and practices

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:

Cisco, Firewalls

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 234202 when responding to this ad.

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