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TItle: Network Administrator Location:Columbia, SC Duration: 12+ Month This is only W2 Position
-A valid driver's license is needed.
-Depending on the project and if additional equipment is needed; candidates will be required to travel from the home site to different work sites across the state (3-4x a week).
-Will be required to drive personal vehicle when government vehicle is not available
-Candidates must also be able to climb a 6ft ladder and lift 40 lbs
- In most cases, candidates will work with another IT staff member but must also we able to work independently.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The network administrator for this opening under the general guidance of the assigned Network Security Team Lead will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the installation, deployment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the Agency's critical enterprise wireless network infrastructure. The network administrator 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. The network administrator will ensure assignments are completed accurately and on-time, and regularly provide: progress, tasks, and deliverables status updates to the assigned project manager.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
Monitor and identify issues with Agency wireless networks and remediate
Support wireless connectivity on Windows-based systems
Support wireless connectivity on various Tablets and Phones (i.e., Apple devices)
Manage the wireless network/device lifecycle at all stages
Create and maintain wireless heatmaps projecting network coverage of access points
Perform enterprise wireless network deployments, installations, and upgrades
o Requires comfort working on a ladder; ability to lift 40 lbs.
Perform firmware/software/security/feature upgrades and other maintenance tasks
Monitor Agency trouble ticket system and complete "wireless"/assigned tickets
Will serve as the Agency's first tier of support fielding wireless connectivity technical support requests troubleshooting/resolving most common/routine problems.
Assists Agency staff/contractors in resolving wireless and other 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
Occasionally assists various IT groups with other "non wireless" tasks as assigned such as with system/network installations and upgrades (i.e. racking equipment)
Create, maintain, and review/improve upon notes and wireless documentation
Ability to plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to completion.
Provides updates to Project Team
The selected candidate will be utilized for 40 hours per week for the duration of this project. Job duties will require frequent site visits to remote office locations throughout the entire state of South Carolina, and the selected applicant must be flexible to the potential of travel days being extended beyond normal business hours.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. Infrastructure
2. Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g., operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
3. Local Area Network (LAN)
4. Network administration
5. Ability to lift and move PCs, monitors, and other equipment.
6. Valid driver's License
7. Interpersonal skills
8. Verbal communication skills, written communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. Network Certification
2. Ability to climb and work on a ladder to reach ceiling to install wireless access points.
