Network Engineer

Job Summary:

The Network Engineer – Consultant will design, implement, and support VMware solutions and network infrastructure for a government agency. This role involves collaborating with various teams to meet organizational requirements, ensuring system stability, security, and performance, while providing expert guidance on virtualization, networking, and disaster recovery. The position requires a highly experienced IT professional with strong government sector experience and VMware expertise, working in a hybrid environment with on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support VMware and network solutions.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to gather and understand requirements.
• Produce design documentation and support procedures for deployments.
• Monitor system infrastructure and security, assist in disaster recovery and failover scenarios.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; recommend and develop technical solutions.
• Perform equipment and software upgrades, configuration, testing, and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with IT professionals at all levels and provide status updates.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize issues to meet service levels.
• Maintain familiarity with current network and system technologies and adhere to security guidelines.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation shared with the team.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing within the team.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• 13+ years of IT experience.
• 3+ years of government experience (Federal, State, or Municipality).
• VCP (VMware Certified Professional) certification or equivalent with 5+ years VMware experience.
• 8+ years’ experience with enterprise environments, SAN, and VMware ESX administration.
• Capacity planning and technical analysis skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Successful completion of background screenings including 7-year criminal history, credit check, E-Verify, and state tax compliance.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with NIST, PCI, Pub 1075 environments, PowerShell, and Change Management.
• Hands-on knowledge of network and server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to prioritize in high-pressure environments.

Special Considerations:

• Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident; no relocation allowed.
• Must complete extensive pre-employment screenings including criminal, credit, E-Verify, and state tax checks.
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared with the team.
• Work onsite 3 days per week and remotely 2 days per week in a hybrid work environment.
• Onsite interviews only; no remote interview options.

Scheduling:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote weekly.
• Contract duration: 12 months with possibility for extension.
• Position start date: December 2, 2026.