Network Administrator

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Network Administrator for an opportunity to support enterprise network and identity services in an NOC in Cayce, SC.

Work location: Onsite in Cayce, SC; some travel to Field Offices around the state
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Terms: W2 contract

Position description:

The Network Administrator, under the general guidance of the assigned Network Operations Center Manager, will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the deployment, operational support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the agency’s critical enterprise architecture.
The Network Administrator will work with Network, Security, and other IT professional groups and non-IT staff to assist with problem resolution, mitigation of issues, and to provide technical solutions.
The Network Administrator will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on-time, and regularly provide progress, tasks, and deliverables status updates to the assigned project manager.

Basic qualifications:

Ability to perform on-site physical network work, including lifting 40 lbs. of equipment several times a day and working on ladders
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide to remote sites with a state OR Personal Vehicle
Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non technical staff
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities:

Support enterprise network and identity initiatives including SD-WAN deployment, PKI lifecycle management, and secure authentication services
Monitor, identify, and remediate issues with Agency enterprise network and identity services
Support network connectivity and authentication services on Windows-based systems
Support connectivity and secure access on mobile devices (i.e., Apple devices)
Manage the network and identity infrastructure lifecycle at all stages
Create and maintain network documentation (e.g., diagrams, coverage, and design documentation)
Assist with deployment, configuration, and support of SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication solutions
Perform enterprise network deployments, installations, and upgrades
Perform firmware/software/security/feature upgrades across network and identity platforms
Monitor Agency trouble ticket system and complete assigned network, authentication, and connectivity tickets
Will serve as the Agency’s primary support resource for network and access-related (authentication) technical issues, troubleshooting and resolving most common/routine problems
Assists Agency staff/contractors in resolving network, authentication, and connectivity-related problems
Coordinate and assist with testing and validation of network and identity solutions
Adhere to state and Agency security and IT policies and standards
Work closely with key stakeholder groups, including Network, Security, and Server Hosting to ensure the appropriate level of engagement and focus is maintained
Assists various IT groups with other tasks as assigned such as with system/network installations and upgrades (i.e. racking equipment)
Create, maintain, and review/improve upon network and identity documentation
Ability to plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to completion
Provides updates to Project Team
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Required skills:

3+ years of experience with Enterprise Network Infrastructure and LAN Administration
3+ years of experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting switches and wireless access points
3+ years of experience with SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication services
3+ years of experience with troubleshooting network connectivity on Windows and mobile devices
3+ years of experience with creating, reading, and maintaining network documentation and diagrams

Preferred skills:

Any current/previously held network or related certification by an industry leader such as CompTIA, Cisco, or Microsoft. (Please indicate whether certificate is active or inactive on resume)
Cisco Network Academy or similar bootcamp/training

Required education:

Associates Degree in a relevant field of work
OR high school diploma with equivalent work experience.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at Harrison.Donahuedppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00641).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00641

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Cayce, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/