Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
LAN/WAN Installation & Maintenance
Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi)
Switches & Routers Configuration
Cabling & Infrastructure Setup
Network Design & Topology
Network Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Hardware & Software Support
Office Automation Systems
Job Details
Job: Network technician
Location: Columbia ,SC
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Install and implement LAN and wireless infrastructure including switches,
cabling, APs, and other components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex network issues and implement root
cause prevention.
- Monitor and optimize network performance, document incident resolution paths.
- Maintain and update SOPs, diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Assist in hardware/network design, configuration, and infrastructure planning.
- Maintain a complete and updated network equipment inventory and assist in
lifecycle planning.
- Evaluate new networking technologies and provide integration recommendations.
Facilities and Dashboard Support Tasks:
- Collaborate with Facilities and Finance to update the master inventory of DSS
locations, including:
o Property ownership (county/private/DSS lease)
o Address, county, square footage, network bandwidth.
o Parking details, access control systems
o Price/cost, DSS positions assigned to facility.
- Work directly with James on floor plan/system inventory updates.
- Add details to office floor plans including workstations and equipment
placements.
- Produce and maintain a centralized dashboard (working jointly with relevant DTS
staff) that:
o Displays all facility data.
o Provides links to floorplans (PDF/CAD)
o Pulls in DSS personnel count, facility components, and system data.
- Ensure facility data is well-documented and available in reportable format.
Additional Project-Based Tasks:
- Perform physical audits and cleanup of network closets, labeling and organizing
to industry standards.
- Update and maintain CAD/PDF as-built network diagrams, including cable
pathways, patch panels, and rack layouts for all 68 DSS office locations.
- Conduct on-site cellular signal strength assessments using SIM-based tools to
support SD-WAN carrier selection.
Deliverables:
- Network closet audit reports (with before/after photos and patch documentation).
- Up-to-date floorplans with workstations and network layouts for 68 offices.
- Monthly summary of activities, hours worked, and progress.
- SOPs and documentation for patching and network closet standards.
- Dashboard implementation and associated facility data.
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