Job ID: SC-8369 (97091015)
Hybrid/Local Network Engineer with data services/communications, fiber optics, cabling, wireless/SD-WAN/Azure/VoIP, switches/APs, audit experience
Location: Columbia, SC (DSS)
Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Role is onsite (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)
Candidate location: 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)
• 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.
Preferred Skills:
(rank in order of Importance):
• Advanced network configuration & protocol knowledge.
• Skilled in cable management, patch panels, fiber optics, and troubleshooting 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
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.
Duties/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.
Facilities and Dashboard Support Tasks:
• Collaborate with Facilities and Finance to update the master inventory of DSS locations, including:
o Property ownership (county/private/DSS lease)
o Address, county, square footage, network bandwidth.
o Parking details, access control systems
o Price/cost, DSS 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:
o Displays all facility data.
o Provides links to floorplans (PDF/CAD)
o Pulls in DSS personnel count, facility components, and system data.
• Ensure facility data is well-documented and available in reportable format.
Additional Project-Based Tasks:
• 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 DSS office locations.
• Conduct on-site cellular signal strength assessments using SIM-based tools to support SD-WAN carrier selection.
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