Network Architect

  • Columbia, SC
  • Posted 23 days ago | Updated 23 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Active Directory
Auditing
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Documentation
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
GPO
Group Policy
Hardening
Computer Science
DHCP
DNS
Database Administration
Disaster Recovery
HTTP
IaaS
JSON
Management
Microsoft Certified Professional
Payment Card Industry
Production Support
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
NDMP
Network Protocols
PKI
TCP/IP

Job Details

Network Architect

Client: State of South Carolina
Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Type: Contract
Scope of the Project

The South Carolina Department of Revenue seeks an experienced Network Architect to lead and support Active Directory infrastructure within secure regulatory frameworks such as PCI, NIST, and PUB1075. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Active Directory administration, network protocols, group policy management, and cloud components, alongside experience in high-compliance IT environments.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain internal agency Active Directory, including GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and PKI.

  • Design and support systems aligned with PCI/NIST/PUB1075 compliance requirements.

  • Create and manage elevated and managed service accounts/groups.

  • Collaborate with SCCM and DBA teams to meet infrastructure needs.

  • Document procedures, update existing documentation, and support audit processes.

  • Assist in disaster recovery planning and implementation.

  • Monitor and maintain infrastructure integrity and security.

  • Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call support schedule.

Required Skills (Ranked by Importance)

  • Active Directory maintenance and management

  • Group Policy Object (GPO) creation and updates

  • Elevated account/service account creation and management

  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, MLLP, NDMP, NTP

  • Documentation and compliance reporting

  • Familiarity with PCI/NIST/PUB1075 frameworks

  • Change management practices

  • Disaster recovery planning and execution

  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

  • Server OS hardening on Windows Server 2012/2019

  • Daily production support and issue resolution

  • Hybrid cloud infrastructure experience

  • PowerShell and JSON scripting

Education/Certifications

Required:

  • Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

  • 6+ years of experience in IT systems or infrastructure roles

Preferred:

  • Industry certifications (MCP, MCSE, Cloud-related certifications)

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