What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network / System Engineer II position at BCforward?
Job Title: Network / System Engineer II
Location: Pennington, New Jersey
Duration: Contract - 10 months
Pay Range: $60.28/hr (W2)
Job ID: 409755
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 II to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux infrastructure, automation, and observability and a proven ability to support and enhance large-scale, mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide L3 support for a global risk management platform, including 2nd shift hours and rotational weekend coverage.
- Monitor and support Quartz Core environment components and dependent technologies.
- Design, implement, and manage end-to-end Linux-based infrastructure hosting databases, grid computing, job schedulers, and messaging platforms.
- Develop tools and automation to improve resiliency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues proactively to prevent user impact.
- Contribute to release management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning.
- Collaborate with global teams, present improvement ideas, and drive implementations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise in Linux OS internals and operational administration.
- Strong programming skills in Java or Python.
- Hands-on experience with IT infrastructure scheduled maintenance and production support.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, release management, and ITIL methodologies.
- Knowledge of SRE concepts and practical use of DevOps tools and technologies.
- Experience with observability tools, including Dynatrace and Splunk.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and experience in Global Markets post-trade services.
- Strong verbal and written communication and effective teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to Azure and AWS cloud services.
- Experience with enterprise job schedulers, messaging platforms, and grid computing.
Work Schedule & Onsite Expectations:
- Second shift coverage with participation in an 8x7 shift rotation, including weekends as scheduled.
- Onsite 4 days per week for the first 6 months, then onsite 3 days per week per workplace guidelines.
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.
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