Network Engineer

Network Engineer - Project LeadsThe State of South Carolina is looking for (3) Network Engineer - Project Leads. New positions due to increased workload during reorganization to provide network operations and infrastructure support. Will close to submissions on 9/1 at 5:00PM EST.Interview Process: 2 rounds, virtualDuration of the Contract: 6 monthsPossibility for Extension: YesWork Location: Role is fully onsiteCandidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.Additional details: Candidates must be US Citizen or Legal Resident.DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Network Operations and Infrastructure Support Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure, including switching, routing, and connectivity services across campus environments to ensure availability, reliability, and performance. Perform field installation and deployment of network equipment, including configuring, racking, stacking, cabling, and testing switches.Incident Response and Problem Resolution Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues through monitoring, analysis, and root cause investigation. Investigate and resolve network incidents through remote analysis and field-based troubleshooting, including testing network equipment, validating configurations, and coordinating repairs to maintain service availability. Escalate complex issues as appropriate and participate in on-call support activities to ensure continuity of services.Network Maintenance and Service Improvement Perform routine maintenance activities, including system upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and performance optimization efforts while minimizing service interruptions and adhering to operational best practices.Documentation, Collaboration, and Customer Support Maintain accurate operational documentation, network diagrams, incident records, and runbooks. Collaborate with network engineering and architecture, security, infrastructure teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support reliable technology services and communicate technical information effectively.Network Security and Access Services Administration Support and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and related security controls. Assist with troubleshooting and responding to security-related incidents in accordance with established procedures and standards.