Network Administrator - Project Lead

Position Title: Network Administrator - Project Lead

Work : 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:

• Driver's License will be required. The candidate will drive to various client sites, roughly one day per week, less that 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.

About the Job

• Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension

• Work Location : 400 Otarre Pkwy, Cayce SC 29033

• Job : 8493

Why is this position open:
This position will address the increasing workload by supplementing infrastructure staff in the Network Operations Center (NOC) Section to assist with the Agency's enterprise network infrastructure to ensure operational support

Scope of the project:
As the Agency continues to see increased growth of Enterprise Applications such as with the Electronic-Health-Records (EHR) initiative, the Agency's Office of Information Technology (Client) is upgrading the Agency's base network and wireless infrastructure to allow critical systems to better leverage network resources, data, assets, infrastructure, and systems. Consistent with the best security practices, our client has upgraded the Agency's enterprise wireless networking system with focus on integration into an existing Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solution.

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.

The applicants selected will work under the general guidance of the Network Operations team but will also be required to work closely with other teams and Agency staff at all levels.
Selected candidates will follow the Agency's Change Management process, and track and document the work and other tasks regularly communicating status updates to management and project manager.

Candidates must be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
The network administrators for these openings under the general guidance of the assigned Agency Network Manager or lead will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the installation, deployment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the Agency's critical enterprise wireless and network infrastructure.
The network administrators 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.
The network administrators will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on-time, and regularly provide progress, tasks, and deliverables status updates to the assigned manager.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• 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 Client 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

  • Requires comfort working on a ladder; ability to lift 40 lbs.

• Perform firmware/software/security/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

• Applicants must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to provide effective phone, desk-side, and support via email. Applicants must be able effectively communicate technical and project details with IT and non-IT staff and at all levels.

Module support of the project.

• Client will require that the selected applicants sign the client confidentially agreement and/or Business Associate (BA) agreement if applicable. All web services must be secure.

• Any changes to hours per day/week worked must be approved by the client.

• Contractors must be available or onsite to our client during each day/week at the Agency's discretion, excluding state holidays, throughout the term of the contract with any at-home/remote-work (i.e., outside the Agency) requiring prior approval.

• Our client may require that the selected applicants successfully complete online HIPAA training.

• There will be a weekly review between each contractor and client to ensure the expectations of this agreement are met.

• Contractors must form productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.

• Our cleint will not accept any offers including an "up-lift charge. The rate paid per contractor must not exceed the maximum rate established for this position described in the State contract terms.

• Contractors are required to follow Agency IT Standards, policies, and procedures including documentation.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):

1. 3+ years Local Area Network (LAN), WLAN, WAN

2. 3+ Year - Network administration - CISCO and Palo Alto Firewall

3. 3+ years Cisio Identify Services Engine (Client)

4. 3+ years of Ticketing System

5. Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g., operating systems, applications, storage, networking)

6. Ability to climb and work on a ladder to reach ceiling to install wireless access points.

7. Ability to lift and move PCs, monitors, and other equipment.

8. Valid driver's License

9. Interpersonal skills

10. Verbal communication skills, written communication skills

Required Education: Associates Degree in a relevant field of work or high school diploma with equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

1. Network Certification

2. Solarwinds Orion

3. Ekahou Sidekick

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

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)