Jr Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Jr Network Engineer for an opportunity in Tucson, AZ!

Position Title: Jr Network Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ

Anticipated Start Date: 03/17

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: 7 months contract Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]

Pay Range: $38 - $39.50/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.).

Roles and Responsibilities:

Network Engineer experienced with Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless and VoIP equipment, software and design.

Highly skilled in the use of troubleshooting tools Network design and documentation, including drawings

Implementation of new or refreshed networks

Configure and upgrade network hardware and software code

Deploying and upgrading wireless networks Configure VoIP switch ports.

Complete Change Management process / approvals for all changes

Follow process and procedures for wiping equipment to be returned to storage or a vendor

Update network documentation related to deployed assets

The ability to make Presentations to the customer’s senior management.

Required Skills:

3 years LAN Network Engineering

3 years’ experience in Cisco Switch/Router network configuration and trouble shooting

Knowledge of Cisco router and switch configuration and troubleshooting

Highly skilled in the use of trouble shooting tools

Knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting VSS and HSRP

Knowledge of MACsec configuration and troubleshooting

Knowledge of layer 2 tunneling

Knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting layer 2 and layer 3 protocols (e.g. spanning tree, IPv4, 802.1q, EIGRP)

Knowledge of Cisco software licensing and upgrading IOS

Knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting

Verbal and written Communication Visio, Power Point, Word, Excel

LAN Design and Architecture - Minimum 5 years’ experience

Experience in Deploying and managing wireless environments (wireless LAN controller and access points)

Experience with VoIP deployment

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Be able to communicate effectively with network engineering (internal and external) and management (internal and customer)

Desired Skills:

1) Protocols - Ethernet, Multicast, Spanning Tree, TCP/IP, and Network Infrastructure

3) Experience troubleshooting LAN issues

4) Understanding of Network Design Best Practices

5) A self-starter able to work independently as well as Team member

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:

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