Network / System Engineer III (Splunk expert)

BCforward; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Network / System Engineer III to support enterprise infrastructure in Pennington, NJ. The role focuses on Splunk expertise, Linux systems, storage, and data center operations within a contract framework of approximately 10 months.

The ideal candidate will lead technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver scalable, high-availability solutions on schedule in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience with infrastructure, Linux, and networks.
• Strong Linux system administration background and server experience.
• Experience leading technical projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for infrastructure provisioning, security initiatives, data center migrations, and EOL programs.
• Lead meetings and communicate technical details and project status to stakeholders.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines with quality deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with business partners and engineering teams.
• Analyze and communicate capacity management tasks and outcomes.
• Communicate standards and best practices to Lines of Business and tech teams.
• Coordinate Linux server builds, upgrades, patching, and ongoing support.
• Support clustering, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.

Skills

Linux admin

Project management

Networking

Jira

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Jira

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Network / System Engineer III (Splunk expert)

Location: Pennington, NJ

Duration: Contract - 10 months

Pay Range: $63.51/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409972

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 / System Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in infrastructure provisioning, Linux systems, networks, storage, data center migrations, and security initiatives and a proven ability to lead technical projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver enterprise-scale solutions on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for infrastructure provisioning, security initiatives, data center migrations, and End of Life programs.
• Lead meetings and communicate technical details and project status to business and technology stakeholders.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines with quality deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with business partners and engineering teams.
• Analyze and communicate capacity management tasks and outcomes.
• Communicate standards and best practices to Lines of Business and technology teams.
• Coordinate Linux virtual and physical server builds, upgrades, patching, and ongoing support.
• Support clustering, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.

Required Skills & QualifiedIncluding

• 5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in technical project management roles.
• Strong Linux systems background and System Administrator experience.
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies including physical and virtual server hosting, storage, networks, databases, middleware, traffic management, and Network DMZ.
• Understanding of DNS, Active Directory, NAS, firewalls, proxies, and SMTP.
• Experience with large enterprise environments and data centers, including hardware and storage.
• Proficiency with project tools and reporting, including Jira, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a self-motivated work ethic.

Preferred Skills

• Background in cloud, virtualization, and bare metal environments.
• Scrum or Agile delivery experience.
• Experience with capacity planning, DR design, and high availability.

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.