Network Engineer

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in a team comprised of DHEC and solution implementation staff for Server Hosting related planning, designing, installation, configuration, and conversion of physical and virtual server environment associated with middleware software and applications. Will coordinate with Server Hosting Team Lead on the daily assignments, tasks and coordinate and collaborate with contract staff as well as existing DHEC Server Hosting staff. Ensure project and task timelines are set, met, mitigate issues by resolving or proposing solution. Support the migration of Servers from Flat Network to Segmented Network. This will include assisting with new install and upgrades associated with middleware software and applications in a development, test, and production environment. The position will be utilized for 40 hours per week for the duration of this project. The selected candidate should be able to work flexible hours where it may be necessary for work to be completed outside traditional business hours. Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Monitor Systems to ensure maximum uptime using SolarWinds and other tools Monitor and identify server issues and remediate. Support of systems running on Microsoft server, AIX, and Linux Create and maintain supporting GPO and PowerShell scripts Monitor and identify server issues and remediate. Assist with application and server firewall rules. Monitor agency ticketing system and complete assigned tickets. Assist staff in resolving system-related problems. Assist with System user account permissions and security. Coordinate and assist with system testing and production validation. Assist with supporting Active Directory Services, LDAP, and SSO Adhere to State and Agency Security and IT policies and standards. Develop solutions and automated methods to reduce manual and repetitive tasks. Work closely with key stakeholder groups, including the SOC, to ensure appropriate levels of engagement and focus are maintained. Assist with server-side application and system installations, upgrades, and configuration Assist with monthly server OS patching agency is responsible for Plan and implement technical changes without unexpected disruption to the service and with minimal oversight. Adheres to Information Technology application development standards and security requirements. Prepare and maintain system documentation and architecture diagrams as assigned. Requires mastery technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes. The position will be utilized for 40 hours per week for the duration of this project. The selected candidate should be able to work flexible hours where it may be necessary for work to be completed outside traditional business hours. The candidate will work closely with the Enterprise Computing Services Team Lead and Section Manager to identify, prioritize, and schedule workload and implementation to IT standards and procedures. The candidate will work closely with customers and subject matter experts for the system design, migration to the new framework, and testing.