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Base pay range $87.50/yr - $100.00/yr
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A confidential state agency is seeking a highly skilled
Network Architect
to provide technical expertise for the ongoing development, security, and support of its enterprise communication networks. This role is critical to maintaining reliable, secure connectivity across more than 60 agency sites and 46 county government systems while ensuring compliance with state and federal network security standards.
The successful candidate will collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to design and maintain a robust network architecture supporting both internal and partner operations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable
voice and data communication networks
using Cisco and Cisco/Meraki products.
Manage and monitor
firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure , ensuring performance, uptime, and security compliance.
Provide
technical troubleshooting and remote communication support
between the state data center and partner sites.
Evaluate system performance, conduct usability testing, and recommend improvements for scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to design
network countermeasures
and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain
network documentation , communicate system-level impacts, and contribute to architectural governance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT organization.
Required Skills
6+ years
of experience with
Cisco Firewalls, VPNs, Switches, and Routers .
4–6 years
of experience with
Cisco ISE
and network access control.
Strong background in
Wireshark , network troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
Experience with
Azure Cloud networking, virtualization, and data center infrastructure .
Knowledge of
DHCP, LAN/WAN design, and multi-tiered network architecture .
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Valid driver’s license (occasional travel to county sites).
Preferred Skills
Certifications:
Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or MCSE
preferred.
Familiarity with
PowerShell, nMap, SIEM tools, and Cisco Security Manager .
6+ years of experience in
network design and operations
across public or private environments (LAN/MAN/WAN).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
required.
Why Join This is an opportunity to play a key role in securing and optimizing the communications backbone of a large state agency. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking technical environment where innovation and reliability drive public service impact.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security
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Base pay range $87.50/yr - $100.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from AppleOne Employment Services
A confidential state agency is seeking a highly skilled
Network Architect
to provide technical expertise for the ongoing development, security, and support of its enterprise communication networks. This role is critical to maintaining reliable, secure connectivity across more than 60 agency sites and 46 county government systems while ensuring compliance with state and federal network security standards.
The successful candidate will collaborate with infrastructure, security, and development teams to design and maintain a robust network architecture supporting both internal and partner operations.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable
voice and data communication networks
using Cisco and Cisco/Meraki products.
Manage and monitor
firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure , ensuring performance, uptime, and security compliance.
Provide
technical troubleshooting and remote communication support
between the state data center and partner sites.
Evaluate system performance, conduct usability testing, and recommend improvements for scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to design
network countermeasures
and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain
network documentation , communicate system-level impacts, and contribute to architectural governance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT organization.
Required Skills
6+ years
of experience with
Cisco Firewalls, VPNs, Switches, and Routers .
4–6 years
of experience with
Cisco ISE
and network access control.
Strong background in
Wireshark , network troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
Experience with
Azure Cloud networking, virtualization, and data center infrastructure .
Knowledge of
DHCP, LAN/WAN design, and multi-tiered network architecture .
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Valid driver’s license (occasional travel to county sites).
Preferred Skills
Certifications:
Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or MCSE
preferred.
Familiarity with
PowerShell, nMap, SIEM tools, and Cisco Security Manager .
6+ years of experience in
network design and operations
across public or private environments (LAN/MAN/WAN).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
required.
Why Join This is an opportunity to play a key role in securing and optimizing the communications backbone of a large state agency. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking technical environment where innovation and reliability drive public service impact.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security
Get notified about new Network Architect jobs in
South Carolina, United States .
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