Network Technician

Overview

Our government client is looking for an experienced Network Technician on a hybrid 12+ months renewable contract opportunity in Columbia, SC
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W2 RATE - $47/hr

Work Location
:
Role is onsite (2 days remote, 3 days onsite)

Base pay range - $90,000.00/yr - $96,000.00/yr

Duration of the Contract
: 12 months

Possibility for Extension
:
Yes

Candidate location
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Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Interview Process
: 1 round, virtual (video required)

The agency is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting multiple mission-critical applications for the agency. This position will also assist in enhancing the agency’s facilities and network documentation efforts and contribute to a dashboard-driven view of agency assets. This position reports directly to the Senior Network Architect.

• 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.

• Collaborate with Facilities and Finance to update the master inventory of agency locations, including:
  • Property ownership (county/private/agency lease)
  • Address, county, square footage, network bandwidth
  • Price/cost, agency positions assigned to facility
• Work directly with Architect 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:
  • Displays all facility data
  • Provides links to floor plans (PDF/CAD)
  • Pulls in agency personnel count, facility components, and system data
• Ensure facility data is well-documented and available in reportable format.

• 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 agency office locations.
• Conduct on-site cellular signal strength assessments using SIM-based tools to support SD-WAN carrier selection.
• Network closet audit reports (with before/after photos and patch documentation).
• Up-to-date floor plans with workstations and network layouts for 68 offices.
• Monthly summary of activities, hours worked, and progress.
• SOPs and documentation for patching and network closet standards.
• Dashboard implementation and associated facility data.

• 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 present technical and non-technical reports in a clear and concise manner.

• 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 logs.
• 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…