IT - DSS - Network Technician - Consultant

Position Information

Position Type

Staff Augmentation

Hours / Week

40

Billing Type

Hourly

Shift

Day

Projected Start Date

11 / 10 / 2025

Start Time

8 : 00 AM

Projected End Date / Duration

12 Months from projected start date

End Time

5 : 00 PM

Bid Limit Per Vendor

Number of Positions

Desired Career Level

Experienced Non-manager

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Weekend

None

Position Location

Address

1628 Browning Rd, Suite 100

City

Columbia

State

South Carolina

Zip

29210

Country

UNITED STATES

Requirements

Travel Required

Yes

Security Required

Yes

Onboarding Category

Travel Comments : Occasional travel to all of the DSS locations around SC.

The following are required for bid submission :

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Position Description

Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

The State of South Carolina is looking for a Network Technician - Consultant.

Why is this position open : New position. 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.

Interview Process : 1 round, virtual (video required)

Duration of the Contract : 12 months

Possibility for Extension : Yes

Work Location : Role is onsite (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)

Candidate location : Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Full job description attached.

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

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.

5+ years' experience of knowledge of data network services and data communications (Installing and implementing LAN and wireless infrastructure including switches, cabling, Client, and other components.)

5+ years' experience of complex knowledge of data network design and equipment configurations.

5+ years' experience of complex knowledge of office automation systems, fiber optics, and microcomputer hardware / software

Preferred Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

5+ years' experience of understanding of advanced Network configuration & protocol.

5+ years' experience relating to cable management, patch panels, troubleshooting telecom / network closets

5+ years' experience with wireless infrastructure, cloud-networking (SD-WAN, Azure) and VoIP technologies.

Attachment :

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR CONTINGENT LABOR REQUEST

DRESS CODE : Casual Work

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION :

1628 Browning Road, Columbia SC

NUMBER OF OPENINGS :

COMPANY / DEPARTMENT CULTURE :

Work team focused on results.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN?

New

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.

POSITION :

Network Technician - Consultant

START DATE : 11 / 10 / 2025

DURATION : 1 Year

POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION? Yes

PUBLIC SECTOR / GOV'T EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

Yes

BACKGROUND CHECKS AFTER SELECTED :

Duties / Responsibilities :

Facilities and Dashboard Support Tasks :

Collaborate with Facilities and Finance to update the master inventory of DSS locations, including :

Produce and maintain a centralized dashboard (working jointly with relevant DTS staff) that :

Additional Project-Based Tasks :

Deliverables :

Required Skills :

(rank in order of Importance)

ENVIRONMENTS AND TOOLS :

Preferred Skills :

(rank in order of Importance) :

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.

Required Certifications :

N / A