Network Engineer

The Network Engineer - Consultant will design, implement, and support VMware solutions and network infrastructure for a state government agency. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to meet organizational requirements, maintaining system stability, and supporting disaster recovery efforts. The position requires expert knowledge in networking, virtual environments, and security, with responsibilities including monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of server infrastructure. Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support VMware-based solutions and networked systems.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure groups to understand and meet technical requirements.
• Produce design documentation and support procedures for deployments.
• Monitor system infrastructure and security; assist with disaster recovery and failover scenarios.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues; escalate complex problems as needed.
• Perform equipment and software upgrades, installations, configurations, and maintenance.
• Adhere to information security guidelines and promote security awareness.
• Effectively communicate with IT professionals at all levels and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently and provide timely updates on issue resolution.
• Share 24/7 on-call responsibilities with the team.
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvements.

• 13+ years of IT experience.
• 6+ years of experience in state government IT environments.
• VCP certification or 5+ years equivalent VMware experience.
• 8+ years experience with enterprise environments, SAN, and VMware ESX administration.
• Capacity planning based on technical analysis and research.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Successful completion of background screenings including 7-year criminal history, credit check, E-Verify, and state tax compliance.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with NIST, PCI, Pub 1075 compliance environments.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and Change Management processes.
• Hands-on knowledge of network and server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and internet standards (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with attention to detail and strong customer service skills.

Special Considerations:

• Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident; no relocation allowed.
• Must complete extensive pre-employment screenings including criminal, credit, E-Verify, and state tax checks.
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared among the team.
• Sub vendor usage limited to one level deep with required approval.

Scheduling:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.
• Onsite interviews only during the hiring process.
• Contract duration of 12 months with possibility of extension.