TELECOM/NETWORK ENGINEER

Job Title: NETWORK ENGINEER Location: Eau Claire, WI Duration: Temp - 12 months Pay Range: $70/hr $71.35/hr (W2) Job ID: 409991 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support, and implement enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cisco Catalyst switching and routing, OSI Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, and enterprise network deployments and a proven ability to deliver stable network solutions, lead small projects, and collaborate across technical teams. Responsibilities: Participate in technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise data network under general supervision. Deploy, configure, and support network technologies across access and distribution layers. Troubleshoot complex network issues using sound judgment and OSI model reasoning. Contribute to short and long-term network strategy and budget planning. Plan and lead small projects, coordinating internal and external resources to meet business needs. Provide clear status updates to stakeholders and project proponents. Document implementations and changes to support team-based engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and, on occasion, provide guidance to project team members. Support time-sensitive implementations and troubleshooting that may impact operations. Required Skills & Qualifications: Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model, with emphasis on Layers 1-3. Hands-on experience installing and configuring Cisco Catalyst switches (C9000 series) and routers (C8000 series). Experience deploying equipment at the access and distribution layers. Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools. Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems. Ability to operate independently on well-defined initiatives and work effectively in a team environment. Strong customer focus with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational and time management skills to manage concurrent projects. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Education/experience as stated in the Education section. Preferred Skills: MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience. SD-WAN deployment or administration experience. Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience. Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience. Six (6) years of professional technical work experience without a degree. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.