IT - University of South Carolina - Network Engineer - Project Lead

About the role

The Network Engineer - Project Lead role supports an increased workload during a reorganization, focusing on network operations and infrastructure support. This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension, requiring candidates to be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues through monitoring, analysis, and root cause investigation.
• Investigate and resolve network incidents through remote analysis and field-based troubleshooting.
• Escalate complex issues as appropriate and participate in on-call support activities.
• Perform routine maintenance activities, including system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation, network diagrams, incident records, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with network engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to support reliable technology services.
• Support and maintain network security technologies, including firewalls and VPNs.
• Aid in troubleshooting and responding to security-related incidents.
• Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure, including switching, routing, and connectivity services.
• Perform field installation and deployment of network equipment, including configuring, racking, stacking, cabling, and testing switches.

Requirements

• Citizenship: US Citizen or Legal Resident.
• Location: South Carolina resident or willing to relocate to South Carolina before starting the role at their own expense.

Qualifications

• Experience with network operations and infrastructure support.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues.
• Knowledge of network security technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Technical proficiency in network management tools and systems.

Skills

• Network troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Remote and on-site problem-solving.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Security protocols and incident response.
• Field installation and deployment of network equipment.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP, a 401K program with a company match, a HSA, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities.