MCSE all must)

InnoSoul•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SCDHHS is seeking an expert IT Infrastructure and Operations Senior Network Engineer to work directly with the IT Infrastructure and Operations networking team, I/O project manager, and project stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the successful completion and ongoing maturation of IT network and server related projects. This is a traveling position where you will be on the move up to 75% of the time, based on agency needs, all within the State of South Carolina. An agency vehicle will be provided for all official travel so the ideal person will have a clean driving record and be comfortable with frequent traveling and adjusting to changing schedules.

Requirements

CCNA/CCNP/MCSE all must
Firewalls, ISE, VPN, Routers, Switches, Wireshark, FMC, ASDM, Putty, PowerShell, nMap, SIEM, and Cisco Security Manager experience
1,000+ user environment
6 + Years Networking & Directories Cisco – Firewalls
6 + Years Networking & Directories CISCO Routers
6 + Years Networking & Directories CISCO SWITCHES
6 + Years Networking & Directories Infrastructure
6 + Years Networking & Directories IT network, virtual environments, Database, and storage
6 + Years Networking & Directories Local Area Network (LAN)
6 + Years Networking & Directories Network access policies
6 + Years Networking & Directories Network Administration
6 + Years Networking & Directories Network security
6 + Years Networking & Directories SWITCHING AND ROUTING
6 + Years Networking & Directories Understanding of computer and network operating system fundamentals (e.g. operating systems, applications, storage, networking)
6 + Years Networking & Directories Virtual LAN (VLAN)
6 + Years Protocols DHCP
6 + Years Protocols DNS
6 + Years Protocols Ethernet
6 + Years Protocols Firewall
6 + Years Protocols IP Addressing
Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls experience required
SolarWinds management and configuration
Cisco Meraki Wireles devices, configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5
knowledge & experience of SCCM
Current experience with Medicaid, Social Services, or similar public benefit programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight.
Experience should include well documented success with IT Networking configuration/implementation and network management.
Health Information Technologies
IT Network Infrastructure Operations/Implementations
Palo Alto Firewalls and CISCO devices
Extensive network wiring, configuration, and management
Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience
5+ plus years of experience within network infrastructure, server, and system administration operations.
Ability to design, configure, and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls.
Ability to design, configure, and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
Ability to assign appropriate priorities to work activities based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
Ability to work on multiple network projects concurrently and sometimes independently.
Deep understanding of networking protocols, and networking software/hardware
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Cisco Meraki Wireless
Knowledge of CISCO devices
HIPAA, CDC, and other network infrastructure and server frameworks
Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5
Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Responsibilities

Configure and install network hardware and software to meet agency and industry standards.
Analyze network efficiency by conducting network tests and running diagnostics to forecast performance thresholds.
Monitors and reports on network traffic, usage, and performance.
Reviews network changes and trends to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems.
Provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
Assist in the development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for both the current environment and potential future environment.
Travel to different SCDHHS offices throughout the state to provide network configuration, implementation, and maintenance on the SCDHHS network infrastructure.
Make recommendations on specific improvements in network efficiency and effectiveness using network diagrams and reports for I/O Leadership.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues with emphasis in Routing, DNS, URL-Filtering, and IPSEC VPN tunnels.
Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards.
Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network.
Constantly reviewing network changes and trends in order to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to region offices.
Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment.
Experience deploying and maintaining DNS/DHCP.