Sr. Network Engineer/ System Administrator

Sr. Network Engineer/ System AdministratorBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Network Engineer/ System Administrator at Raleigh, NC.Position Title: Sr. Network Engineer/ System AdministratorLocation: Raleigh, NC Anticipated Start Date: 05/06/2024.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: 10 Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension. Job Type: [FULL TIME (40 HRS WEEKLY)] [CONTRACT], [ONSITE] Pay Range: $40/hr - $42/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:
Responsibilities:

• Administer CISCO ISE
• Configure, administer, document custom policies for Network Access Controls
• High level troubleshooting of network and application issues
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Working as Network Access Controls (NAC) ISE Engineer in managing, planning, and designing a framework for authenticating and authorizing national clients via various methods: to include dot1x and profiling; and to enforce compliance across remote VPN, wireless, and wired networks.
• Manage and build Cisco ISE VMWare servers: to include certificate management, licensing, and Integration with 3rd party application servers.
• Manage Cisco ISE Guest Network environment and users accounts.
• Assist in the onboarding and introduction of new endpoints onto the network via investigative testing and probing of endpoint attributes, protocols, and behavior; to culminate in the creation and/or assignment of appropriate policy.
• Utilize Splunk to drive reporting and search for data collected from Cisco ISE.
• Perform packet captures and TCP dumps to analyze application traffic to troubleshoot issues related.
• Provide support for ISE related issues, including off-shift and weekend support functions.
• Utilize ServiceNow application to monitor troubleshoot and track all ISE related tickets.

Required Skills:

• Cisco ISE
• Security device management
• Traffic and log analysis
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Knowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flows
• Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
• Manages time effectively.
• Creative thinking skills
• Detail-oriented personality.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers.
• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Firewalls
• Proxy
• Switches/routers (Juniper Mist/Fortinet/Aruba)
• Cyber Security Skills
• Network and Log Analytics
• Proficient with application layer protocols - HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.

Education:

• A minimum of eight (8) 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 individual'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:System Engineer, Cisco, Wireless, LAN/ WAN, TCP, Firewalls, Cyber Security, Network. 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 221602 when responding to this ad.

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