Sr. Disaster Recovery Administrator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Disaster Recovery Administrator for an opportunity in Eagan, MN 55121!

Position Title: Sr. Disaster Recovery Administrator

Location: Eagan, MN 55121

Anticipated Start Date: 05-13-2024

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: 4 Plus Months (Contract)

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

Pay Range: $60/hr to $62/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:

• Works on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Perform technical leadership role in support of Data Center and facility network projects.
• Design and implement standards-based physical layer connectivity through complex routing protocols and Voice-over-IP implementations.
• Responsible for Cisco Nexus 9000 Spine/Leaf, 7000, 5000 and 2000 series and a variety of L2 switches.
• Create and apply switch and core router configurations i.e. Upgrade IOS and NX-OS images and ensure they are all USPS standardized.
• Work with vPC, Trunking, logging, monitoring and OSPF, EIGRP, Static routing solutions.
• Plan for placement of network routers, switches, and other equipment in cooperation with other units and personnel; as well as vendors, telecom carriers, and others.
• Work with counterparts in San Mateo to duplicate networking in Eagan for DR.
• Work closely with Raleigh Network team to build and maintain hardware in Eagan for DR.
• Work with Eagan Server Admins to implement server builds, maintain, troubleshoot and decommission.
• Determine locations for new equipment with facilities, plan locations for fiber patch panel infrastructure.
• Plan cabling connections between equipment and network infrastructure.
• Produce detailed documentation of cabling requirements for use by installers.
• Submit wiring Requests for Network equipment to Servers and a variety of other hosts.
• Maintain documentation of installed network equipment and cabling.
• Document USPS Eagan data center with detailed Visio drawings including physical device connectivity through cores and routing. Document IP addressing, Vlans and physical locations for San Mateo network devices.
• Troubleshoot network errors and failures.
• Optimize network by reviewing performance to identify and correct network issues.
• Provide on-going maintenance and perform upgrades of network hardware and software.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• A minimum of thirteen (13) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the indiviual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

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:
LAN/ WAN, Network, Routers, Switches, Servers, CCNP

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 222104 when responding to this ad.