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· Client: State of South Carolina
· Job ID: 10361
· Job Title: Network Engineer - Consultant
· Due: March 30th, 2026, at 5:00PM EST.
· Interview Process: Two Rounds. Candidate needs to be prepared to go onsite for one or both interviews.
· Duration of the Contract: 12 Months
· Possibility for Extension: Yes; Work Location: Fully Onsite
· Candidate location: Candidates must be residents of SC, NC, or GA AND be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Blythewood, SC prior to their start date at their own expense.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for a skilled Network Administrator Consultant who will act as a point of reference for the Network Operations Center team on technical issues.
This position will total 37.5 Hours per Week - there is potential for being on call outside of regular business hours and on weekends on an as needed basis for outages.
Candidate will be required to travel to various SCDMV Field Offices during work hours. A Valid SC Driver''s License is REQUIRED for this position. A state vehicle will be provided for travel.
Required Skills
· 10+ years of experience with Cisco Firewalls
· 10+ years of experience with Cisco Routers
· 10+ years of experience with Cisco Switches
· 10+ years of experience with Cisco VPN
· 10+ years of experience with Cisco Administration
· 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
· 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto XDR
Preferred Skills
· 10+ years of experience with monitoring and tracing tools
· 10+ years of experience with core network architecture
· 10+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, routing, and switching
· 4+ years of experience with wireless networks
· 3+ years of experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure
Certification
· CCNA and/or CCNP