Network Engineer - Consultant

Network Engineer - Consultant
Onsite: Columbus, SC
About the Job

• Duration: Long term Contract Position
• Location: Onsite: Columbus, SC
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 8370.

Overview:
Client has recently become a new agency formed July 1st, 2024 and inherited the original
infrastructure environment from the original agency formally DHEC. Additional remediation
efforts are required to get that environment into a segmented framework, splitting shared
systems and environments with the other newly formed agency that was a part of DHEC,
cleanup, and transition remaining pieces to be a part of DPH environment. Due to the volume
of systems, interdependencies, servers, and various locations throughout the state, additional
staff is needed to support the effort. The team will ensure systems are set up following
industry best practices to ensure strategic initiatives and compliance with federal and state
regulatory laws and ensure business continuity.
These positions will be a part of the team responsible for the implementation of this project.
They will also be involved with supporting the day-to-day operations of the Agency s Server
Hosting environment. Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:
Key duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and support on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, including integration and synchronization of hybrid environments.
• Assist with review, cleanup, and redesign of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings and standardized configurations enterprise-wide.
• Troubleshoot GPO-related issues to ensure proper policy application and performance.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and other automation tools to streamline and standardize administrative tasks.
• Perform user, group, and permissions management, including access control and role- based security enforcement.
• Monitor Active Directory health and replication, proactively identifying and resolving directory service issues.
• Assist with cleanup of stale or inactive user and computer objects to maintain directory integrity.
• Ensure systems align with organizational IT security policies and adhere to industry

standards such as CIS and NIST.
Implement and monitor access controls, security baselines, and audit logs for compliance and risk management.

• Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and improve overall security posture.
• Work with network, server, and help desk teams to support cross-functional infrastructure needs and initiatives.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex technical issues affecting identity, access, or authentication.
• Participate in and support infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades, including cloud integration and modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited supervision, providing

clear technical documentation and forward-looking roadmaps for system enhancements and lifecycle planning.

Module support of the project.

• Client will require that selected personnel sign the confidentially agreement and/or
• Business Associate (BA) agreement if applicable. All web services must be secure.
• Client will not accept any offers including an up-lift charge. The rate paid per consultant must not exceed the maximum rate established for this position described in the State contract terms.
• Contractors must be onsite during each week throughout the term of the contract.
• Follow agency IT Standards, policies, and procedures to include documentation.
• All source code (compiled and un-compiled) will become the sole property of the Any source code, data, product, of functionality resulting from this SOW or previously owned/developed by client will remain the sole property of client and is not to be incorporated into the core product of any vendor's application. Any modifications and interfaces developed under said contract will not be used by the contractor for any independent project of the contractor or published or publicized by the contractor without written permission of Client.
• Client has the final say on all programming choices.

Client will provide:
* All required information including formulas, data, and mechanisms to check output.
* Staff to assist with any application or data questions.
* Conference rooms and scheduling for any application demos.
* Workstation and required software

Required Skills

• Experience with windows server administration and support with 3-5 years exp.
• Strong proficiency in group policy (gpo) and powershell scripting with 3-5 years exp.
• Hands-on experience with microsoft active directory (on-prem and azure ad) with 3-5 years exp.
• Experience with citrix presentation server or xenapp environments.
• Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery (dr) processes advanced knowledge of computer and network hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Experience with security and data classification standards (cdc, hipaa, cjis).
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level system architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of it system analysis, design, testing, and maintenance techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hosted virtual environments and foundational knowledge of Azure virtualization and resource management within a cloud tenant.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Quest KACE for endpoint management, software deployment, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with Linux Server
• Strong critical thinking and problem- resolution skills.
• General understanding of Hitachi Storage (HNAS/HDI) or similar enterprise SAN/NAS environments.
• Experience with security and data classification standards related to CDC, HIPAA, and CJIS compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with technical teams customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to align technical solutions with agency goals and objectives and support project delivery.
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation and predictive analytics for infrastructure optimization and future cloud initiatives.
• CCNA

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent work experience.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance Group
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)