Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Skills
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
PROJECT LEAD
CISCO
PALO ALTO
ISE
LAN
Job Details
DPP is seeking a Network Administrator for an opportunity in Cayce, SC.
Work arrangement:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Hannah at to learn more about this position (#25-00648).
Work arrangement:
- Fully onsite in Cayce, SC.
- W2 position; 12 months with the possibility of extension
- Candidate must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role.
- The Network Administrator will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the installation, deployment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of critical enterprise wireless and network infrastructure, while working under the general guidance of the assigned Network Manager or Lead.
- 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.
- They will supplement the infrastructure staff in the Network Operations Center (NOC) Section to assist with the agency's enterprise network infrastructure to ensure operational support.
- The Network Administrator will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on-time, and regularly provide progress, tasks, and deliverables status updates to the assigned manager.
- Responsibilities include statewide travel to agency facilities to assist with network equipment upgrades, facility relocations, issue resolution, and the installation and configuration of enterprise wireless access points.
- Driver's License is required. The candidate will drive to various sites, roughly one day per week, less than 100 miles.
- Daily responsibilities will include climbing ladders to reach ceilings to install wireless access points as well as lifting and moving PCs, monitors, and other equipment. Candidates should be comfortable with physical aspects of the role.
- Monitor and identify issues with agency wireless networks and remediate
- Support wireless and network connectivity on Windows-based systems
- Support wireless and network connectivity on Mac-based systems
- Support wireless connectivity on various Tablets and Phones (i.e., Apple devices)
- Manage the wireless network/device lifecycle at all stages
- Assist with supporting the state Health Laboratory network connectivity on instruments and supporting systems
- Assist with ISE registration of devices on the network
- Conduct onsite wireless assessments. Create and maintain wireless heatmaps projecting network coverage of access points using Ekahau unit and iPad.
- Perform enterprise wireless network deployments, installations, and upgrades
- Perform firmware, software, security, and feature upgrades and other maintenance tasks
- Monitor agency trouble ticket system and complete network assigned tickets
- Will serve as the agency s first and second tier of support fielding wireless and network connectivity technical support requests troubleshooting/resolving most common/routine problems.
- Assists agency staff/contractors in resolving wireless and other network related problems
- Coordinate and assist with testing and validation
- 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 non wireless tasks as assigned such as with system/network installations and upgrades (i.e. racking equipment)
- Create, maintain, and review/improve upon notes and wireless documentation
- Ability to plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to completion.
- Provides updates to Project Team.
- Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to provide effective phone, desk-side, and support via email.
- Must be able effectively communicate technical and project details with IT and non-IT staff and at all levels.
- 3+ years of experience with Local Area Network (LAN), WLAN, WAN
- 3+ years of Network administration - Cisco and Palo Alto Firewall
- 3+ years of experience with Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE)
- 3+ years of Ticketing System experience
- Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g., operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
- Ability to climb and work on a ladder to reach ceiling to install wireless access points.
- Ability to lift and move PCs, monitors, and other equipment.
- Valid Driver s License
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills, written communication skills
- Network certifications
- SolarWinds Orion
- Ekahou Sidekick
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Hannah at to learn more about this position (#25-00648).
Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D
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