BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer 2 Job for an opportunity at Redmond WA Onsite of 5 days a week, may be flexible in the future!
Position Title: Network Engineer 2
Location: Redmond WA Onsite of 5 days a week, may be flexible in the future
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
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: Contract of 06 Months
Job Type: Contract and Onsite
Pay Range: $52 - $55/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.).
Top Skills:

Years of Experience Required: 2-4 years of overall experience

Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification a plus.

Minimum 6 months experience with Azure services

Minimum 6 months experience with Arista

Minimum 6 months experience with Aruba

Minimum 6 months experience with Palo Alto

Job Description:
Summary:
The main function of a Network Engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.
Job Responsibilities:

• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands
• Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades
• Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas
• Develop and implement solutions for network problems
• Maintain multi-site connectivity, software applications, operating systems through regular maintenance
  Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 2-4 years' experience required
• Network/systems administration/related work experience required
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification a plus
• Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage
• Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software
• Experience with Azure services, configuration, and networking within an enterprise multi-site hybrid environment
• Experience with system planning and capacity tools and analyses
• Proven experience with Arista, Aruba and Palo Alto hardware and software
• Experience with connectivity, configuration, and performance between physical and virtual hardware

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 223424 when responding to this ad.