Human Capital Logistics, LLC Hiring for Network Engineer-Project Lead Job at Columbia, SC Full Time

Job Title: Network Engineer-Project Lead

Candidate will report to the Network Architect, coordinate on projects with Chief Information Security Officer and other technical leads, to include Data and Telecommunication manager.

This position will also work with Technology Services application and technical teams to design, implement, and secure a stable, consistent network architecture and infrastructure that can serve, secure, and support initiatives and services.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ideal candidate should demonstrate expert level for monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting a statewide network (WAN, LAN and wireless) that runs mostly on CISCO and Meraki technology. The incumbent should be proficient on configuring and maintaining/patching CISCO firewalls ASA5508-X, ASA5585-X, FirePower4110, FirePower2120 and switches 3750, C9500, C9300, Nexus5k and Nexus7k. The applicant will also conduct remote troubleshooting with partner IT teams, so general knowledge of a wide range of firewalls is expected.

The candidate should have hands-on experience on maintaining Meraki switches, wireless access points, firewalls (MX450) and Cisco Security Manager is also required. Secondary experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: CISCO ISE, .1X, AD, DNS, ADFS, PKI and PowerShell.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed implementation and test plans for deployment and ongoing support of Cisco/Meraki technologies along with best of breed tools and technologies related to enterprise networks.

· Daily duties will include: Research and analyze existing software releases, as well as perform/support software upgrades; monitor and provide support for existing statewide site-to-site tunnels infrastructure; monitor and correlate data across different monitoring systems for troubleshooting communication issues; create policies and manage Cisco Identify Services Engine (ISE); coordinate and research security initiatives with the Network Architect and Chief Information Security Officer; work closely with Agency staff, partners and vendors to secure and improve production services.

· This position must be available to work off hours and on weekends to implement scheduled maintenance. System must be available 24/7, but does have a defined service window.

Ideal candidate will be part of a multi team environment and must have the ability to work as part of those teams and must have the ability to support multiple tasks at the same time, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The candidate will work closely with technical teams and should be able to provide knowledge transfer and informal training to peers where appropriate.

This employee will support multiple implementation projects. For those projects where the candidate is assigned the lead role, the candidate will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, defining the scope, driving requirements, building architectures and working the solution from end-to-end. The candidate must be able to work with technical peers and end users, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines.

Self Starter

Ability to deal effectively with the needs of technical peers, technical and user management, users, vendors, and staff members, and to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Name

Level

Last Used

Experience

CCNA

Advanced

Currently Using

4 – 6 Years

CCNP

Advanced

Currently Using

4 – 6 Years

Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems development / configuration

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Wireshark

Advanced

Within 1 Year

2 – 4 Years

Access control logging and reporting systems

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Cisco – Firewalls

Expert

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Cisco – VPN

Advanced

Within 6 Months

2 – 4 Years

CISCO HARDWARE ADMINISTRATION

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Cisco ISE

Expert

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Networking & Directories

Expert

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Networking & Directories

Advanced

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

Networking & Directories

Expert

Within 6 Months

4 – 6 Years

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology (4 year degree) or 8 years of work experience in related field.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

CCNP Routing & Switching

CCNA Security

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 – $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
May be required to wear a mask when onsite at work.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Computer networking: 6 years (Preferred)
• LAN: 6 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CCNP Routing & Switching CCNA Security (Preferred)
• CCNA Security (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location