IT - University of South Carolina - Network Engineer - Project Lead

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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. Posting attachments should be named as AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName. Ex: Resume_1234_Last_First, RTR_1234_Last_First, Coversheet_1234_Last_First Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.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 (3) Network Engineer - Project Leads Why is this position open: New positions due to increased workload during reorganization to provide network operations and infrastructure support. Max Bill Rate: $100/hour Will close to submissions on 9/1 at 5:00PM EST. Interview Process: 2 rounds, virtual Duration of the Contract: 6 months Possibility for Extension: Yes Work Location: Role is fully onsite Candidate 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.