Network Administrator Sr

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe South Carolina Department of Public Health is dedicated to helping people live healthy

lives in healthy communities. With approximately 3,000 employees at 68 locations across the

State, S.C. DPH employs a diverse team who share a passion for making a difference doing

rewarding work that touches people’s lives every day.

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and

respond to priority tasks as needed. Candidates must also be able to form productive

working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational

levels.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased work load, new dept., resignation,

promotion)? If backfill Position – What separated the candidate you initially selected from

all the other resumes presented?

Repost of 10414. To address increasing workload by supplementing Operations staff within

the Network Operations Center to support enterprise network and identity services, including

SD-WAN, PKI, and secure authentication enhancements.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

As the Agency continues to see increased growth in enterprise applications, data capabilities,

and infrastructure modernization initiatives, the Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of

Information Technology (OIT) is advancing the Agency’s core network and identity services

architecture to better leverage network resources, data, assets, infrastructure, and systems.

Some of these initiatives include SD-WAN, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure

authentication and Active Directory enhancements. Consistent with best security practices,

DPH is further enhancing the Agency’s application ecosystems by expanding and maturing its

existing Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) framework, leveraging certificate-based

authentication to strengthen identity assurance across users and devices as a foundational

component of the Agency’s security architecture.

The selected incumbent will work under the general guidance of the Network Operations

Center section manager but will also be required to work closely with other teams and

Agency staff at all levels. Selected candidates will follow the Agency’s Change Management

process, and track and document the work and other tasks regularly communicating status

updates to the assigned project manager.

Candidate must be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and

respond to priority tasks as needed.

BILL RATE: $75.00 MAX BILL RATE PUBLIC SECTOR/GOV’T

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

NO

REMOTE WORK

POSSIBILITY? NO

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?

Credit history; Criminal background check; E-Verify; Confidentiality Agreement; Business

Associate Agreement; Drug Free Workplace Affidavit; Driving Record

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The network administrators for these openings under the general guidance of the assigned

Network Operations Center Manager will coordinate daily/weekly assignments for the

deployment, operational support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the Agency’s critical

enterprise architecture. The network administrators 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 are not limited to the following:

• Support enterprise network and identity initiatives including SD-WAN deployment,

PKI lifecycle management, and secure authentication services

• Monitor, identify, and remediate issues with Agency enterprise network and identity

services

• Support network connectivity and authentication services on Windows-based

systems

• Support connectivity and secure access on mobile devices (i.e., Apple devices)

• Manage the network and identity infrastructure lifecycle at all stages

• Create and maintain network documentation (e.g., diagrams, coverage, and design

documentation)

• Assist with deployment, configuration, and support of SD-WAN, PKI, and secure

authentication solutions

• Perform enterprise network deployments, installations, and upgrades

o Requires comfort working on a ladder; ability to lift 40 lbs.

• Perform firmware/software/security/feature upgrades across network and identity

platforms

• Monitor Agency trouble ticket system and complete assigned network,

authentication, and connectivity tickets

• Will serve as the Agency’s primary support resource for network and access-related

(authentication) technical issues, troubleshooting and resolving most

common/routine problems

• Assists Agency staff/contractors in resolving network, authentication, and

connectivity-related problems

• Coordinate and assist with testing and validation of network and identity solutions

• 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

• Assists various IT groups with other tasks as assigned such as with system/network

installations and upgrades (i.e. racking equipment)

• Create, maintain, and review/improve upon network and identity documentation

• Ability to plan, organize, review, and implement associated project milestones to

completion

• Provides updates to Project Team

• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Each selected candidate will be utilized for 40 hours per week for the duration of these and

other projects and daily work as assigned. Job duties will require frequent site visits to

remote office locations throughout the entire state of South Carolina, and the selected

incumbent must be flexible to the potential of travel days being occasionally extended

beyond normal business hours.

Applicants must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to

provide effective phone, desk-side, and support via email. Applicants must be able effectively

communicate technical and project details with IT and non-IT staff and at all levels.

Support of the project:

• DPH will require that the selected applicant sign the Agency’s confidentially

agreement and/or Business Associate (BA) agreement if applicable.

• All web services must be secure.

• Any changes to hours per day/week worked or scheduling must be approved by DPH.

• Contractors must be available or onsite at DPH during each day/week at the Agency’s

discretion, excluding state holidays, throughout the term of the contract with any at-

home/remote work (i.e., outside the Agency) requiring prior approval.

• DPH may require that the selected applicant successfully complete online HIPAA and

other Agency training(s).

• There will be a weekly review between each contractor and DPH to ensure the

expectations of this agreement are met.

• Contractors must form productive working relationships with individuals from

diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.

• DPH will not accept any offers that include an “up-lift” charge. Contractor rates shall

not exceed the lesser of the maximum rates established under the State contract,

Knowledge Services/DOT Staff, or this contract position.

• Contractors are required to follow Agency IT Standards, policies, and procedures

including documentation.

• All notes, documents, and work product resulting from this SOW shall become the

sole property of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and the State of

South Carolina. Contractors shall not publish, share, or otherwise disclose such

materials without the prior written approval of DPH.

Payment Schedule:

All timesheets shall be entered and approved in a timely manner per State contract terms.

The State will cover round-trip travel expenses associated with mileage to and from sites with

400 Otarre Pkwy, Cayce, SC 29033 being the departure location if a state vehicle is not

available. Extra costs will NOT be covered (i.e., benefits, insurance, food, room and board,

etc.) for contractors under this contract.

DPH Support:

DPH will provide:

• All required network accounts, access rights and tools to complete tasks.

• Any DPH required training such as Agency online HIPAA.

• Staff to assist with any application or procedure questions.

• State vehicle if available and scheduling of vehicles for job duties

• Workstation (i.e., Laptop) and required software.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• 3+ Years of Experience with

Enterprise Network Infrastructure

and LAN Administration

• 3+ Years of Experience with

Installing, Configuring, and

Troubleshooting switches and

wireless access points

• 3+ Years of Experience with SD-WAN,

PKI, and secure authentication

services

• 3+ Years of Experience with

Troubleshooting network

connectivity on Windows and mobile

devices

• 3+ Years of Experience with creating,

reading, and maintaining network

documentation and diagrams

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF

IMPORTANCE):

• Any network or related

certification by an industry

leader such as CompTIA, Cisco, or

Microsoft. (Please indicate

whether certificate is active or

inactive on resume)

• Cisco Networking Academy or

similar bootcamp/training

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform on‑site physical network work, including lifting 40 lbs and working

on ladders

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide to remote sites with a State OR

Personal Vehicle

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non‑technical

staff

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree in a

relevant field of work or high school diploma

with equivalent work experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: NONE*

• Preference may be given to certified

applicants based also on overall experience,

education, and work history.

INTERVIEW PROCESS (who will conduct i/v,

phone or in-person, how many rounds of

i/v’s)?

One initial round of phone interviews will be

scheduled for the top 3 candidates after the

close of the posting date. If no candidate is

selected a second round of interviews will be

conducted. Possible candidates, even ones

that are not interviewed, will not be

disqualified until an offer is made and

accepted. The project team will conduct the

interviews.

SCHEDULE INTERVIEW: How soon can you

schedule an interview (date / times)?

Candidates are expected to be available for

one of the provided interview time slots.

Failure to respond or participate may result

in disqualification at the Agency’s discretion.

RequirementsTravel: There will be a potential for travel within the State of South Carolina to DPH Field Offices. A Valid Driver's License is required for this position. A State Vehicle will be provided for this travel.

The State will cover round-trip travel expenses associated with mileage to and from sites with 400 Otarre Pkwy, Cayce, SC 29033 being the departure location if a state vehicle is not available.

Full job description attached and required and preferred skills are listed below.

Additional details: All candidates must be able to work on ladders and lift at least 40 pounds of equipment multiple times on a daily basis.