Network Administrator - Contract - Cayce, SC

Network Administrator
Location: Columbia,
SC Onsite

Interview Process: One round of virtual interviews with the
camera on.

Duration: 12
Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 05+ Years

Candidate
location: Candidate must be a CURRENT resident within the Eastern Time Zone
AND be willing to relocate to SC prior to their start at their own expense.

Travel: Occasional travel throughout South Carolina. Valid Driver’s License required.

Project Scope:

Seeking an experienced Network Administrator
to support enterprise network modernization initiatives focused on network
infrastructure, secure authentication, identity services, and connectivity
enhancements. The consultant will play a key role in supporting and maintaining
critical network technologies, including SD-WAN, Public Key Infrastructure
(PKI), secure authentication services, and enterprise networking solutions.

The consultant will work closely with network
operations, security, infrastructure, and business teams to deploy, maintain,
troubleshoot, and optimize network services while ensuring compliance with
security standards and operational best practices. This role requires strong
hands-on experience with enterprise networking, wireless technologies, identity
services, and network troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support
enterprise network modernization initiatives, including SD-WAN, PKI, and
identity-based networking services.

·        Install,
configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.

·        Support secure
authentication services and certificate-based authentication solutions.

·        Monitor and
maintain enterprise network connectivity and performance.

·        Configure and
support switches, wireless access points, and related network hardware.

·        Perform network
deployments, upgrades, firmware updates, and security patching activities.

·        Troubleshoot
network, authentication, and connectivity issues across Windows and mobile
platforms.

·        Support mobile
device connectivity and secure access services.

·        Create and
maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures.

·        Participate in
network testing, validation, and implementation activities.

·        Work closely with
security, server, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and secure
operations.

·        Manage and
resolve network-related service tickets and support requests.

·        Assist with
physical network installations, equipment deployments, and infrastructure
upgrades.

·        Provide regular
project updates, status reports, and technical documentation.

·        Support statewide
field office deployments and network support activities as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

·        3+ years of
Enterprise Network Infrastructure and LAN Administration experience.

·        3+ years of
experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting switches and wireless
access points.

·        3+ years of
experience supporting SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication services.

·        3+ years of
experience troubleshooting network connectivity issues on Windows and mobile
devices.

·        3+ years of
experience creating, maintaining, and updating network documentation and
diagrams.

·        Strong
understanding of network operations, connectivity troubleshooting, and
infrastructure support.

·        Experience
supporting enterprise authentication and identity management services.

Preferred Skills:

·        Industry
certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco
certifications, Microsoft certifications, or equivalent.

·        Experience with
Cisco Networking Academy or similar networking training programs.

·        Experience
supporting enterprise security and authentication platforms.

·        Knowledge of
network infrastructure best practices and secure access technologies.

Education
Associate Degree in Information
Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related field, or equivalent
combination of education and professional experience.

Additional Qualifications

·        Ability to
perform hands-on physical network installations and infrastructure work.

·        Ability to lift
up to 40 pounds and work on ladders when required.

·        Valid Driver’s
License and willingness to travel to remote locations throughout the state.

·        Strong verbal and
written communication skills.

·        Excellent
troubleshooting, organizational, and customer service skills.

·        Ability to work
independently and collaboratively within cross-functional technical teams.

·        Experience
documenting technical solutions, configurations, and operational procedures.