Network Engineer

Network Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer

for an opportunity at Tempe, AZ-Location!

Position Title: Network Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ

Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months

Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) - CONTRACT - Remote

Pay Range: $55/hr to $65/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.).

Key responsibilities:

-Under general supervision, participates in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.

-Assists with the deployment of telecom/network technology.

-Exercises independent judgment.

-Under general direction works on complex technical issues.

-Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.

-May be required to perform some of the duties of Telecom/Network Specialist.

-Receptive to new ideas and to learning new technologies.

-Plans and leads small projects and performs project management coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.

-On occasion oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input to their evaluations.

-Occasionally works under stressful conditions, participating in implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.

-May be asked to represent Telecommunications and Networks to committees at Mayo.

Required Skills

-Working in multiple network infrastructure disciplines including routing, switching, and wireless.

-Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with basic network and network security monitoring/management tools.

-Utilizes, operates and maintains network security infrastructure and services involving network access control, network segmentation (TrustSec, ISE), VPN, secure web browsing, internet caching and DNS security devices to ensure data integrity and network security is maintained.

-Provides assistance and may be asked to take a network leadership role with network troubleshooting and remediation of security related incidents or network security investigations in coordination with the Help Desk, ITOC and SOC. Familiar with software defined networking tools including, but not limited to, firewalls, WAN/LAN, SASE, and Cloud networking.

-Familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Splunk, Ansible, Python, and .Net. Knowledge of standard project methodology (Agile and/or Waterfall) processes, tools and terminologies.

-Cisco preferred.

-CCNA preferred

Required Education:

-Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience.

OR

-Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.

OR

-Minimum of (6) years professional technical work experience required for individuals without a degree.

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.

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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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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.

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