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Onsite/Local Network Engineer
Location: Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Role is fully onsite. Candidate must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
Required Skills (Rank in order of importance)
3+ years Local Area Network (LAN), WLAN, WAN
3+ years Network administration CISCO and PALO ALTO FIREWALL
3+ years CISCO IDENTIFY SERVICES ENGINE (ISE)
3+ years of Ticketing System
Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g., operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
Ability to climb and work on a ladder to reach the ceiling to install wireless access points
Ability to lift and move PCs, monitors, and other equipment
Valid driver's license
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills, written communication skills
Required Education Associate’s Degree in a relevant field of work or high school diploma with equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills (Rank in order of importance)
Network Certification
Solarwinds Orion
Ekahau Sidekick
Scope of the Project As the Agency continues to see increased growth of Enterprise Applications such as with the Electronic-Health-Records (EHR) initiative, the Agency’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is upgrading the Agency’s base network and wireless infrastructure to allow critical systems to better leverage network resources, data, assets, infrastructure, and systems. Consistent with the best security practices, DPH has upgraded the Agency’s enterprise wireless networking system with focus on integration into an existing Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solution.
Responsibilities include statewide travel to agency facilities to assist with network equipment upgrades, facility relocations, issue resolution, and the installation and configuration of enterprise wireless access points.
The selected applicants will work under the general guidance of the Network Operations team but will also be required to work closely with other teams and Agency staff at all levels. Selected candidates will follow the Agency’s Change Management process, tracking and documenting the work and other tasks regularly, and communicating status updates to management and the project manager.
Candidates must be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities The network administrators for these openings, under the guidance of the assigned Agency Network Manager or lead, will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the installation, deployment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the Agency’s critical enterprise wireless and network infrastructure. They will work with Network, Security, and other IT professional groups and non-IT staff to assist with problem resolution, mitigation of issues, and to provide technical solutions. They will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time, and regularly provide progress, task, and deliverable status updates to the assigned manager.
Specific Duties
Monitor and identify issues with Agency wireless networks and remediate
Support wireless and network connectivity on Windows-based systems
Support wireless and network connectivity on Mac-based systems
Support wireless connectivity on various tablets and phones (e.g., Apple devices)
Manage the wireless network/device lifecycle at all stages
Assist with supporting the State Health Laboratory network connectivity on instruments and supporting systems
Assist with ISE registration of devices on the network
Conduct onsite wireless assessments; create and maintain wireless heatmaps projecting network coverage of access points using Ekahau unit and iPad
Perform enterprise wireless network deployments, installations, and upgrades
Perform firmware/software/security/feature upgrades and other maintenance tasks
Monitor Agency trouble ticket system and complete network assigned tickets
Serve as the Agency’s first and second tier of support, fielding wireless and network connectivity technical support requests and troubleshooting/resolving most common/routine problems
Assist Agency staff/contractors in resolving wireless and other network-related problems
Coordinate and assist with testing and validation
Adhere to State and Agency security and IT policies and standards
Work closely with key stakeholder groups, including Network, Security, and Server Hosting to ensure the appropriate level of engagement and focus is maintained
Assist various IT groups with other non-wireless tasks as assigned, such as system/network installations and upgrades (e.g., racking equipment)
Create, maintain, and review/improve upon notes and wireless documentation
Plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to completion
Provide updates to project team
Requires comfort working on a ladder; ability to lift 40 lbs.
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Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Role is fully onsite. Candidate must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
Required Skills (Rank in order of importance)
3+ years Local Area Network (LAN), WLAN, WAN
3+ years Network administration CISCO and PALO ALTO FIREWALL
3+ years CISCO IDENTIFY SERVICES ENGINE (ISE)
3+ years of Ticketing System
Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g., operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
Ability to climb and work on a ladder to reach the ceiling to install wireless access points
Ability to lift and move PCs, monitors, and other equipment
Valid driver's license
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills, written communication skills
Required Education Associate’s Degree in a relevant field of work or high school diploma with equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills (Rank in order of importance)
Network Certification
Solarwinds Orion
Ekahau Sidekick
Scope of the Project As the Agency continues to see increased growth of Enterprise Applications such as with the Electronic-Health-Records (EHR) initiative, the Agency’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is upgrading the Agency’s base network and wireless infrastructure to allow critical systems to better leverage network resources, data, assets, infrastructure, and systems. Consistent with the best security practices, DPH has upgraded the Agency’s enterprise wireless networking system with focus on integration into an existing Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solution.
Responsibilities include statewide travel to agency facilities to assist with network equipment upgrades, facility relocations, issue resolution, and the installation and configuration of enterprise wireless access points.
The selected applicants will work under the general guidance of the Network Operations team but will also be required to work closely with other teams and Agency staff at all levels. Selected candidates will follow the Agency’s Change Management process, tracking and documenting the work and other tasks regularly, and communicating status updates to management and the project manager.
Candidates must be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities The network administrators for these openings, under the guidance of the assigned Agency Network Manager or lead, will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the installation, deployment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the Agency’s critical enterprise wireless and network infrastructure. They will work with Network, Security, and other IT professional groups and non-IT staff to assist with problem resolution, mitigation of issues, and to provide technical solutions. They will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on time, and regularly provide progress, task, and deliverable status updates to the assigned manager.
Specific Duties
Monitor and identify issues with Agency wireless networks and remediate
Support wireless and network connectivity on Windows-based systems
Support wireless and network connectivity on Mac-based systems
Support wireless connectivity on various tablets and phones (e.g., Apple devices)
Manage the wireless network/device lifecycle at all stages
Assist with supporting the State Health Laboratory network connectivity on instruments and supporting systems
Assist with ISE registration of devices on the network
Conduct onsite wireless assessments; create and maintain wireless heatmaps projecting network coverage of access points using Ekahau unit and iPad
Perform enterprise wireless network deployments, installations, and upgrades
Perform firmware/software/security/feature upgrades and other maintenance tasks
Monitor Agency trouble ticket system and complete network assigned tickets
Serve as the Agency’s first and second tier of support, fielding wireless and network connectivity technical support requests and troubleshooting/resolving most common/routine problems
Assist Agency staff/contractors in resolving wireless and other network-related problems
Coordinate and assist with testing and validation
Adhere to State and Agency security and IT policies and standards
Work closely with key stakeholder groups, including Network, Security, and Server Hosting to ensure the appropriate level of engagement and focus is maintained
Assist various IT groups with other non-wireless tasks as assigned, such as system/network installations and upgrades (e.g., racking equipment)
Create, maintain, and review/improve upon notes and wireless documentation
Plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to completion
Provide updates to project team
Requires comfort working on a ladder; ability to lift 40 lbs.
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