Network / System Engineer II

BC Forward; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks a Network / System Engineer II in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid: 3 days onsite). This contract role focuses on fault monitoring architecture using IBM Netcool/Operations Insight AIOps, SevOne, and Cognos analytics across multi-region networks.

Responsibilities include building self-healing automation, integrating tools, and supporting high-availability monitoring platforms. Candidates should have strong scripting (Python/Ansible/Shell/JS), OpenShift experience, and solid knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5+ years with IBM Netcool Operations Insight AIOps in high-availability environments (Omnibus, Impact, Network Manager, Probes, Gateways, Cognos Analytics)

Responsibilities

• Manage Unix OS and hardware across multiple environments with stakeholder coordination.
• Design, build, test, and maintain network fault monitoring systems with automation.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and document results in network tools repositories.
• Gather requirements from users and deliver working solutions.
• Certify new product models with governance approvals and audits.
• Partner with vendors to enhance tools and refresh at EOL/EOS points.
• Develop integrations across network tools and third-party systems via APIs and data pipelines.
• Lead disaster recovery exercises and provide break-fix support for monitoring platforms.

Skills

IBM Netcool OI AIOps

OpenShift

Python

Ansible

Shell scripting

JavaScript

Syslog/MTTrapd/MessageBus

JDBC/XML gateway

Cognos

SevOne

Tools

IBM Netcool Operations Insight AIOps

SevOne

Cognos

Netcool Impact

OpenShift

Job description

Job Title: Network / System Engineer II

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $60.28/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409205

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 Fault Monitoring Architect and Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in IBM Netcool Operations Insight AIOps, SevOne, and large-scale network fault monitoring and a proven ability to architect, deploy, and support high-availability monitoring platforms with automation and governance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Unix OS and hardware across multiple operating systems, including production changes with appropriate stakeholder coordination.
• Research, design, build, test, and maintain network fault monitoring systems and self-healing automation.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and document results in network tools and engineering repositories.
• Gather and refine requirements with users and stakeholders and deliver working solutions.
• Certify new product models and versions, ensuring governance approvals and audit readiness for network toolsets.
• Partner with vendors to enhance tools to meet customer and security requirements; refresh or upgrade tools at EOL/EOS or not-permitted status.
• Develop integrations across network tools and third-party systems, including APIs, probes, gateways, and data pipelines.
• Lead disaster recovery exercises and provide break-fix support for network monitoring platforms.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years with IBM Netcool Operations Insight AIOps in high-availability environments, including Omnibus, Impact, Network Manager, Probes, Gateways, and Cognos Analytics.
• Experience deploying topology manager, runbook automation, and CNEA on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Hands-on with Syslog, MTTrapd and MessageBus probes, JDBC, and XML gateway; custom probe rules and AOC files; custom network views.
• Configuration of network discovery across multi-region environments; SevOne discovery, polling policies, and object grouping.
• Cognos custom report design and development; Netcool Impact custom policies and ObjectServer triggers for third-party integrations.
• Functional knowledge of network components such as switches, routers, firewalls, proxies, and load balancers, with understanding of interdependencies.
• Scripting skills in Python, Ansible, Shell, or JavaScript; SDLC and Agile familiarity.
• Linux/Unix/Windows server administration and working knowledge of Active Directory.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence across organizational levels; organized and detail oriented.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience with SevOne Network Performance Management, including building maps and links.
• Exposure to tooling from IBM, SevOne, Micro Focus, Splunk, and vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, CloudGenix, and Fortinet.

Why BCforward?

• 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.