Senior Network Engineer

InterSources Inc; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Network Engineer – Project Lead for a contract role in Columbia, SC. The position requires expertise in Cisco and Meraki technologies, with responsibilities that include monitoring statewide networks, developing implementation plans, and providing remote troubleshooting. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience. This role supports hybrid work, offering a dynamic work environment within government administration and information services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot statewide WAN, LAN, wireless, and site-to-site tunnel infrastructure.
• Develop detailed implementation and test plans for Cisco/Meraki technologies.
• Research software releases and support software upgrades.
• Document all requests and changes in the IT service desk system.
• Analyze system logs and recommend performance, scalability, and security improvements.
• Provide remote troubleshooting across DSS and county partner systems.
• Manage projects end-to-end when serving as lead.
• Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to peers.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and meet project deadlines.
• Work with Cisco FMC and Cisco Security Manager.

Skills

Cisco Firewalls (ASA5508-X, ASA5585-X, FirePower 4110/2120)

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches (3750, C9500, C9300, Nexus 5k/7k)

Wireshark

Statewide WAN, LAN, and wireless networks

Meraki switches, wireless access points, and MX firewalls

Communication skills

Troubleshooting remote communications

Job description

Job Title

Network Engineer – Project Lead (8908)

Location

Columbia, SC (Hybrid, 2 days onsite/week)

Contract Duration

12 Months

Possible Extension

Yes

Interview Process

1 round, virtual

Candidate Requirement

Must be a current South Carolina resident. No relocation allowed.

Required Skills

• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco Firewalls (ASA5508-X, ASA5585-X, FirePower 4110/2120)
• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco Routers
• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco Switches (3750, C9500, C9300, Nexus 5k/7k)
• 4–6 years of experience with Wireshark
• Experience supporting statewide WAN, LAN, and wireless networks
• Experience configuring and maintaining Meraki switches, wireless access points, and MX firewalls
• Ability to communicate design and implementation details to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong experience troubleshooting remote communications with partner county IT teams

Preferred Skills

• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco ISE
• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco VPN
• 4–6 years of experience with Cisco hardware administration
• 5+ years of experience designing and operating public/private networks (LAN/MAN/WAN)
• Experience supporting Microsoft network communications (formerly MCSE)
• 4+ years of experience planning/implementing hybrid networking, routing, security, and private access to Azure
• Knowledge of AD, DNS, ADFS, PKI, .1X authentication, and PowerShell

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot statewide WAN, LAN, wireless, and site-to-site tunnel infrastructure
• Develop detailed implementation and test plans for Cisco/Meraki technologies
• Research software releases and support software upgrades
• Document all requests and changes in the IT service desk system
• Analyze system logs and recommend performance, scalability, and security improvements
• Provide remote troubleshooting across DSS and county partner systems
• Manage projects end-to‑end when serving as lead (scope, requirements, architecture, implementation)
• Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to peers
• Collaborate closely with technical teams and meet project deadlines
• Work with Cisco FMC and Cisco Security Manager

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration and Information Services