Job Title : Network Engineer
Location : Columbia, South Carolina
Duration : 12 Months
Pay Rate : $50 / Hourly On W2 (C2C Acceptable)
Scope of the project :
- The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting multiple mission-critical applications for the Department of Social Services.
- This position will also assist in enhancing the agency's facilities and network documentation efforts and contribute to a dashboard-driven view of agency assets.
- This position reports directly to the Senior Network Architect.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Install and implement LAN and wireless infrastructure including switches,cabling, APs, and other components.Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex network issues and implement rootcause prevention.Monitor and optimize network performance, document incident resolution paths.Maintain and update SOPs, diagrams, and technical documentation.Assist in hardware / network design, configuration, and infrastructure planning.Maintain a complete and updated network equipment inventory and assist inlifecycle planning.Required Skills :
Basic to moderately complex knowledge of data network services and data communications.Moderately complex to complex knowledge of methods of data network design and equipment configuration requirements.Moderately complex to complex knowledge of office automation systems, information processing operations, fiber optics, and microcomputer hardware / software as they relate to the latest trends in data networks connectivity.Moderately complex to complex knowledge of computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging, and maintenance techniques.Ability to assist with presenting technical and non-technical reports in a clear and concise manner.Preferred Skills :
Advanced network configuration & protocol knowledge.Skilled in cable management, patch panels, fiber optics, and troubleshooting in telecom / network closets.Ability to produce clear, comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and incident log.Familiarity with wireless infrastructure, cloud networking (SD-WAN, Azure), and VoIP technologies.Required Education :
A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.