Network Engineer - 26-00934

Network Engineer - Project Lead About the Job Duration:12+ months, renewable contractLocation: Columbia, SC (Onsite)Pay rate: Hourly This is a Full Time W2 position, no subcontracting or C2C, unable to provide sponsorship for this position at this time. Overview DataSoft Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer for our client in Columbia, SC.Responsibilities Monitors and provides support for existing statewide site-to-site tunnels infrastructure.Develop detailed implementation and test plans for implementing Cisco/Meraki technologies along with best of breed tools and technologies related to enterprise networks.Research and analyse existing software releases, as well as perform/support software upgrades.To accurately record, update and document requests using the IT service desk system.Monitor and analyse system logs and provide solutions to maintain and improve the Agency's network performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.Able to provide remote communications troubleshooting support of IT systems and services, providing technical expertise requiring a wide range of IT device and service knowledge and experienceDetermine and communicate the implications of system-level decisions on subsystems and components and help determine how best to mitigate or take advantage of these implications.Determine and communicate the requirements and capabilities of components within the context of the larger system, project, and team.Perform tasks efficiently and work together with team to ensure project successQualifications 4-6 years of experience with Cisco Firewalls4-6 years of experience with Cisco Client4-6 years of experience with Cisco VPN4-6 years of experience with Cisco Routers4-6 years of experience with Cisco Switches4-6 years of experience with Cisco Hardware Administration4-6 years of experience with Cisco CCNA4-6 years of experience with Cisco CCNP4-6 years of experience with Cisco MCSE Certified4-6 years of experience with Cisco Wireshark4-6 years of experience with General Network & Communication Infrastructure (General Knowledge4-6 years of experience with MSCE (MS networking data center and cloud)Ability to communicate (orally and written) effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.Required Environments and Tools:Cisco FMCASDMCisco ClientPuttyPowershellWiresharknMapSIEMCisco Security ManagerPUBLIC SECTOR/GOV'T EXPERIENCE :PreferredREQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science or other quantitative discipline.Years of experience relevant to network, routers, infrastructure as listed in required skills/ needs to be same equipment they are using for the state.PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:CCNP Routing & SwitchingCCNA SecurityAbout our Company DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team memberbenefits include:Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical/Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401 (K)