Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer at Oakland, CA (Hybrid).Position Title:Network EngineerLocation: Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Anticipated Start Date: 04/30/2024.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: 06+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension. Job Type: [FULL TIME (40 HRS WEEKLY)] [CONTRACT], [HYBRID] Pay Range: $43/hr - $45/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:In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for system build, testing, validation, and ongoing support of various infrastructure technologies hosting multiple internally developed applications. This position will require knowledge of clinical terminologies and IT systems knowledge and experience. This position will perform in-depth and precise troubleshooting and documentation of complex server, storage, and networking infrastructure hosting multi-tiered applications. This includes handling incidents and service requests from application development teams and non-IT users. The role also requires on-call rotation when necessary. Essential Responsibilities:

• Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in the subject area to meet deadlines; following procedures and policies, and applying data and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating with others, often cross-functionally, to solve business problems; supporting the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress and information; identifying and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities when possible; and escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
• Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and customers; listening, responding to, and seeking performance feedback; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses; assessing and responding to the needs of others; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Meets timelines to drive the delivery of appropriate, sustainable, and prompt solutions.
• Provides first and second-level support for enterprise systems and systems in one or more additional IT domains by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex incidents to minimize network issues.
• Supports stability, availability, and performance of enterprise systems (e.g., systems, applications, network, databases, storage, security) by monitoring systems to identify problems, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Plans and performs complex network configuration.
• Supports communications with product users and suppliers to share information, identify opportunities, resolve problems, prioritize customer requirements, and maintain continuous improvement through customer feedback.
• Defines and tests maintenance and refresh activities.
• Participates in the installation, upgrade, or decommissioning of designated systems, products, and infrastructure.
• Installing and configuring network equipment.
• Establishes and maintains network performance.
• Troubleshoots network problems.
• Maintaining computer networks including switches, firewalls, and other physical hardware.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including patches, hotfixes, and security configurations.
• Recommends and executes performance tuning and optimization activities.
• Creates documentation of new and existing network configuration and procedural information, and reviews documentation of others.
• Knowledgeable with the installation of Data Center components (e.g., PDUs, Cabinets/ Rack, Cabling [Cross Connect, Interconnect, ladder rack, fiber and ethernet cables].

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience working in Palo Alto or equivalent firewall technology.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working in Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with FC SAN which includes switching.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in F5 LTM/ Big IP DNS installation and management.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting Redhat Linux Operating Systems.
• Extensive knowledge of network infrastructure and network hardware.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, switches, and network load balancers.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Social Science, Education, Business, Health Care, or related field and a Minimum of five (5) years working in IT or operations.
• Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience writing documentation or standard operating procedures related to network administration.
• Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting networks using packet captures.
• Two (2) years working on Docker Containers and or Kubernetes orchestration.
• One (1) year working in ServiceNow managing incidents and service requests.
• Experience with log management tools such as Splunk is helpful.
• Experience with Content Delivery Network and/ or Web Application Firewall is helpful.
• Advanced knowledge of Network Monitoring tools.

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:Palo Alto, Cisco Nexus, Catalyst switches, firewalls, switches, network load balancers, Redhat Linux Operating Systems. 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 221448 when responding to this ad.

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