Network Administrator –W2 Only

Role: Network Administrator –W2 Only

Duration: One Year with possibility of extensions
Location: Cayce, South Carolina

About the Position

IRG Clients is seeking a highly skilled Network Administrator – Advanced to join the team within the Network Operations Center. This is a new position created to address increasing workload and to support the delivery of enterprise network and identity services, including SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication solutions.

The selected candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving statewide connectivity, security, and performance for a large-scale public sector network environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise network operations within the Network Operations Center (NOC), ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient connectivity across state agencies.
• Manage and troubleshoot issues related to SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication systems.
• Assist with network architecture, configuration, optimization, and incident resolution.
• Collaborate with Operations and Security teams to enhance network identity and access control mechanisms.
• Provide onsite technical support, documentation, and coordination for network projects and upgrades.
• Travel to various Field Offices throughout South Carolina as needed to perform installations, maintenance, or onsite troubleshooting.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of enterprise network administration, LAN/WAN architecture, and network security protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with SD-WAN implementation and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and secure authentication systems (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos, or SAML).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Aruba, or equivalent enterprise network hardware.
• Proven ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex network issues in real time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in state or public-sector IT environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based network services and zero-trust architecture models.
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Working knowledge of VoIP and wireless infrastructure management.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or CISSP.