Network Engineer

BCforward; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Network Engineer to join our onsite team in Bothell, WA for a 5-month contract. You will support a manufacturing environment with Cisco Routing and Switching, SDA, and focused on availability, performance, and security.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of enterprise network experience, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams. This role offers onsite work with opportunities to contribute to incident resolution and change implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise network engineering or operations.
• Hands-on Cisco Routing and Switching configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SDA and policy-based networking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in customer-facing settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for Cisco Routing and Switching and Cisco SDA environments.
• Manage, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot site network infrastructure.
• Perform incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis for network issues.
• Support network changes, upgrades, and implementations per operational requirements.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security in line with customer standards and SLAs.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain technical documentation and deliver operational reporting.

Skills

Cisco Routing & Switching

Cisco SDA

Incident resolution

Network security & monitoring

Communication & teamwork

5+ years enterprise networking

Tools

Policy-based networking

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Bothell, WA

Duration: Contract - 5 months

Pay Range: $34-$38/hr. W-2.

Job ID: 410373

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 join our onsite team supporting a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cisco Routing and Switching, Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA), and enterprise network operations and a proven ability to ensure network availability, performance, and security while driving incident resolution and change implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for Cisco Routing and Switching and Cisco SDA environments.
• Manage, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot site network infrastructure.
• Perform incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis for network issues.
• Support network changes, upgrades, and implementations per operational requirements.
• Ensure network availability, performance, and security in line with customer standards and SLAs.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain technical documentation and deliver operational reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency with Cisco Routing and Switching, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) and related policy-based networking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with incident and problem management practices.
• Knowledge of network security, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in customer-facing settings.
• Experience level: 5+ years in enterprise network engineering or operations.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in manufacturing or other 24x7 operational environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices, change management, and SLA-driven operations.

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.