IT - SCDHHS - Network Architect - Consultant
IT - SCDHHS - Network Architect - Consultant
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Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached) a valid Right to Represent and the candidates resume with full legal first name and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor only 1 level deep please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina is looking for a Lead IT Network Architect. Why is this position open: Rebid Max **** ****: ***
- Will close to submissions on 7/14/2025 at 5:00PM EST. Interview Process: 1 round
- virtual Duration of the Contract: 12 months Possibility for Extension: Yes Work Location: Hybrid (3 days remote 2 days in office) & Candidate location: candidates must be located in South Carolina (willing to consider candidates that will relocate from Georgia or North Carolina) Full job description attached Required and preferred skills education and certifications are below.
SCDHHS is seeking an expert Lead IT Network Architect-Consultant 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 broad position that will work with all aspects of the systems and network area.
DAILY DUTIES / 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. Review configurations on existing network infrastructure as well as make changes as needed.
- 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.
- Network security including proper configuration measures prior to devise deployment as well as retroactively on production systems in accordance with MARS-E standards.
- Prepare Network infrastructure documentation and assist with daily operations on infrastructure management.
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General Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Extensive experience with configuring and installing Palo Alto network firewalls and software to meet agency and industry standards.
2. Detailed at analyzing network efficiency across the entire agency network
3. Constantly reviewing network changes and trends in order to forecast future needs while determining and correcting complex network problems to region offices
4. Ability to provide network design recommendations and solutions to network problems while determining feasibility cost equipment needs and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects.
5. Providing backup support with development of strategic direction of the network infrastructure for the network environment.
6. Experience deploying and maintaining DNS/DHCP
Skills Assessment
Required Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Skill
Minimum 5 to 10 years Networking experience
Skill
5 plus years of experience within network infrastructure server and system administration operations.
Skill
Ability to design configure and manage Palo Alto 3k and 5k Firewalls
Skill
Ability to design configure and manage configurations within the SolarWinds environment.
Skill
Knowledge of Cisco Routers/Switches
Skill
Deep understanding of networking protocols and networking software/hardware
Skill
Knowledge of Meraki Wireless Access points
Skill
CCNA or CCNE Certification
Education
Bachelors Degree
Preferred Skills
Skill Type
Skill Name
Skill
HIPAA CDC and other network infrastructure and server frameworks
Skill
Configuration and troubleshooting experience with F5
Skill
Knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Experience
Skill
FORESCOUT
Skill
Infoblox DNS/DHCP
Skill
VMWARE VSPHERE
Skill
VMWARE NSX
Skill
CISCO Umbrella
Program Experience: 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.
Technical Knowledge:
Experience with documentation and artifacts related to any or all the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:
Health Information Technologies
IT Network Infrastructure Operations/Implementations
Palo Alto Firewalls and CISCO devices
Extensive network wiring configuration and management
Minimum Experience: Experienced Non-manager
Department: SCDHHS
Address: 1801 Main Street Suite Columbia South Carolina. 29201
Closing Date & Time: 7/14/2025 5:00:00 PM
Hours/Week: 40
Position StartDate: 08/12/2025
Position EndDate: 12 Months from projected start date
Security Required: Yes
Travel Comments:
Employment Type
Full-time
