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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** Eau Claire, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, EtherChannel, Monitoring of Systems, OSI Models, Networking Basics, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Routing & Switching, Cisco Switches, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6d7f091f-bb75-483a-ba23-a26c7954c75b

## About the Role

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support, and implement enterprise switching and routing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cisco Catalyst switching and routing, OSI Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, and enterprise network deployments and a proven ability to deliver stable network solutions, lead small projects, and collaborate across technical teams., * Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model, with emphasis on Layers 1-3.

 * Hands-on experience installing and configuring Cisco Catalyst switches (C9000 series) and routers (C8000 series).
 * Experience deploying equipment at the access and distribution layers.
 * Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools.
 * Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems.
 * Ability to operate independently on well-defined initiatives and work effectively in a team environment.
 * Strong customer focus with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Good organizational and time management skills to manage concurrent projects.
 * Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Education/experience as stated in the Education section.

Preferred Skills:

 * MEC (Multi-Chassis EtherChannel) configuration experience.
 * SD-WAN deployment or administration experience., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience.
 * Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.
 * Six (6) years of professional technical work experience without a degree.

## Description

* Participate in technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise data network under general supervision.
 * Deploy, configure, and support network technologies across access and distribution layers.
 * Troubleshoot complex network issues using sound judgment and OSI model reasoning.
 * Contribute to short and long-term network strategy and budget planning.
 * Plan and lead small projects, coordinating internal and external resources to meet business needs.
 * Provide clear status updates to stakeholders and project proponents.
 * Document implementations and changes to support team-based engineering practices.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and, on occasion, provide guidance to project team members.
 * Support time-sensitive implementations and troubleshooting that may impact operations.


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