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IT - University of South Carolina - Network Engineer - Project Lead
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina 29208
- Work model: On-site
- Posted 7 weeks ago
- Job ID: JPC - 208646
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IT - University of South Carolina - Network Engineer - Project Lead
Location: Columbia, South Carolina (On-site)
Job Type: 6-Month Contract (with potential extension)
About the Role
Join the University of South Carolina as a Network Engineer - Project Lead and play a critical role in shaping the future of the institution's network infrastructure. This on-site contract position offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across a dynamic campus environment undergoing significant transformation. If you are a proactive problem-solver eager to lead projects and contribute to high-impact IT initiatives, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues using monitoring, analysis, and root cause investigation.
- Investigate and resolve network incidents through both remote and on-site troubleshooting.
- Escalate advanced issues as needed and participate in on-call support rotations.
- Perform essential routine maintenance, including system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
- Create and maintain accurate operational documentation, network diagrams, incident records, and runbooks.
- Collaborate closely with network engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless technology services.
- Support and maintain network security systems, including firewalls and VPNs.
- Respond to and troubleshoot security-related incidents.
- Monitor, maintain, and support enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure, focusing on switching, routing, and connectivity.
- Conduct field installation and deployment of network equipment, including racking, stacking, cabling, configuring, and testing hardware.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least 2 years' experience with enterprise network technologies: switching, routing, wireless networking, TCP/IP protocols.
- At least 2 years' hands-on configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Fortinet network devices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing and resolving connectivity, performance, and security-related network issues.
- Solid experience with network security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, access controls, security best practices.
- Track record of field deployment activities: racking, stacking, cabling, and testing network hardware.
- Proven ability to maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational records.
- Practical knowledge of routing protocols and technologies: OSPF, BGP, VLANs, spanning tree, and high-availability architectures.
- Must be a South Carolina resident or willing to relocate to South Carolina prior to starting (relocation at candidate's expense).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in higher education or large-scale campus environments.
- Exposure to network automation tools and scripting.
- Advanced certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, Aruba Certified, Fortinet NSE).
Benefits
- Be at the forefront of critical network transformation projects.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge enterprise technologies.
- Collaborate with a talented IT team in a respected university setting.
- Possibility for contract extension based on performance and project needs.
How to Apply
If you're ready to advance your career and bring your expertise to a top-tier university, submit your resume today. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 208646
Location Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type C2C
Posted August 28, 2026
Skills MUST HAVE2+ years of experience with enterprise network technologies including switching Routing Wireless networking and TCP/IP protocols 2+ years of experience configuring monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco Juniper Aruba and Fortinet network devices 2+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving network connectivity Performance and security-related issues using standard troubleshooting methodologies and tools 2+ years of experience with network security including firewalls VPNs Access Controls and security best practices 2+ years of experience installing Configuring and supporting network infrastructure equipment including field deployment activities such as racking stacking cabling and testing 2+ years of experience maintaining technical documentation network diagrams and operational records 2+ years of experience with routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF BGP VLANs spanning tree and high-availability architectures
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