VNF Systems Engineer

BCforward; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and IT solutions firm is seeking a VNF Systems Engineer to design and develop microservices for Tenant Management functions. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) and knowledge of layer 3 network services, along with scripting skills in Python. The role requires building key functions like VNF configuration audits and network verification testing. Candidates must be able to pass a background and drug screen. This position is based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Requires strong developers with hands-on experience developing Virtualized Network Functions.
• Detailed knowledge and experience with layer 3 network services.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices for VNF Tenant Management functions.
• Conduct VNF configuration audits and validation.
• Perform VNF network verification testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience developing Virtualized Network Functions

Knowledge of layer 3 network services

Experience with scripting languages (Python)

Experience in network monitoring and analytics

Job description

About BCforwardBCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

VNF Systems Engineer

0-12 month(s)

SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105

Description :

rchitects/developers to design and develop microservices to support VNF Tenant Management functions

Locations: San Ramon and New Jersey

• Requires strong developers with hands‑on experience developing Virtualized Network Functions, (VNFs)
• Detailed knowledge and experience with layer 3 network services, background in transport multiplexers, working across layers 1-3
• Experience in network monitoring, management, and analytics a plus
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python

• Resources will be responsible for building 3 primary functions:
  • VNF configuration audits and validation: VNF tenant passive and active checks
  • VNF network verification testing – verify the network resources and connectivity required for a given VNF against the VNF specs
  • VNF behavior and event watchdog – monitor the VNF during specific activities (sw upgrade, installation, etc) and compare against a template of expected behavior to make sure the VNF is operating within expected boundary conditions

Additional Information

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen