Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
LAN
Switches
ROOT
Technical Writing
Network Design
Collaboration
Finance
Access Control
Inventory
Defense Travel System
Data Transformation Services
DSS
Organizational Skills
PDF
Cellular
SIM
Auditing
Dashboard
Office Automation
Computer Hardware
Systems Analysis
Testing
Debugging
Presentations
Computer Science
SAP BASIS
Network Administration
Cabling
Optical Fiber
Optics
Telecommunications
Network
Documentation
SANS
Wireless Communication
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
SD
WAN
Microsoft Azure
VoIP
IT Consulting
Staff Augmentation
Information Technology
Insurance
Life Insurance
Job Details
Network Technician - Consultant
Onsite: Columbus, SC
About the Job
This position will also assist in enhancing the agency s facilities and
network documentation efforts and contribute to a dashboard-driven view of agency
assets. This position reports directly to the Senior Network Architect.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Experience
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:
Onsite: Columbus, SC
About the Job
- Duration: Long term Contract Position
- Location: Onsite: Columbus, SC
- Pay rate: Hourly
- Job ID: 8369.
- The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing,
This position will also assist in enhancing the agency s facilities and
network documentation efforts and contribute to a dashboard-driven view of agency
assets. This position reports directly to the Senior Network Architect.
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.
- Collaborate with Facilities and Finance to update the master inventory of locations, including:
- Property ownership (county/private/ lease)
- Address, county, square footage, network bandwidth.
- Parking details, access control systems
- Price/cost, 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:
- Displays all facility data.
- Provides links to floorplans (PDF/CAD)
- Pulls in DSS personnel count, facility components, and system data.
- Ensure facility data is well-documented and available in reportable format.
- 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 office locations.
- Conduct on-site cellular signal strength assessments using SIM-based tools to support SD-WAN carrier selection.
- 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.
Required Skills/Experience
- Basic to moderately complex knowledge of data network services and data communications.
- Moderately complex to complex knowledge of methods of data network design and equipment configuration requirements.
- Moderately complex to complex knowledge of office automation systems, information processing operations, fiber optics, and microcomputer hardware/software as they relate to the latest trends in data networks connectivity.
- Moderately complex to complex knowledge of computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging, and maintenance techniques.
- Ability to assist with presenting technical and non-technical reports in a clear and concise manner.
- A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Advanced network configuration & protocol knowledge.
- Skilled in cable management, patch panels, fiber optics, and roubleshooting in telecom/network closets.
- Ability to produce clear, comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and incident log.
- Familiarity with wireless infrastructure, cloud networking (SD-WAN, Azure), and VoIP technologies.
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 Group
- Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 (K)
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