Network Admin - Project lead - 8493 - W2 only

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cisco Certifications
LAN
Network Design
Network Administration
Palo Alto
WLAN
WAN
ISE
Cisco

Job Details

Travel: Required (driving to various DPH sites, ~once/week, <100 miles)
Physical Requirements: Climbing ladders, lifting up to 40 lbs, moving equipment
Interview: 1 virtual round (video required)
Onboarding: SC resident or willing to relocate at own expense, Driver s License required

Position Overview & Scope

  • Support and optimize network infrastructure in alignment with agency needs.

  • Address increasing workload in Network Operations Center (NOC).

  • Ensure operational support for enterprise network.

  • Responsibilities include agency networking projects, troubleshooting, enhancements, monitoring, and report generation.

  • Work involves travel for network upgrades, moves, and technical issue resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless and network infrastructure

  • Support network connectivity for Windows, Mac, tablets, and mobile devices

  • Manage full lifecycle of wireless network devices

  • Assist the State Health Laboratory with network connectivity

  • Register devices using Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)

  • Perform on-site wireless assessments and maintain wireless heatmaps (using Ekahau/iPad)

  • Execute network deployments and upgrades (requires ladder work and lifting)

  • Handle upgrades, maintenance, firmware/software/security patches

  • Monitor agency s trouble ticket system and resolve tickets

  • Serve as Tier 1 and 2 support for networking issues

  • Provide technical solutions and regular management updates

Required Skills

  • 3+ years of Network Administration (Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls)

  • 3+ years with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • 3+ years working with LAN, WLAN, and WAN

  • 3+ years using a ticketing system

  • Associate's Degree (minimum education)

Preferred Skills

  • Network certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP)

  • Experience with SolarWinds Orion

  • Experience with Ekahau Sidekick for wireless site surveys

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