Network Administrator

Network Administrator – Consultant

Location: Columbia, South Carolina (South Carolina residents only ; no relocation )

Type: Contract W2

Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week

Contract Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Interview Process: 1 round, virtual

Role Overview

Seeking a Network Administrator to provide technical expertise in deploying, maintaining, and securing cloud storage, MS365, and Azure services . The role supports mission‑critical applications, data migration into Azure , and compliance with state/federal security requirements. Responsibilities include system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, mentoring peers, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Migrate file/application storage to Azure cloud solutions

Monitor and resolve performance issues in Azure/cloud storage

Manage user/group access, authentication, and security controls

Support integration with data center and partner endpoints

Implement security countermeasures with Agency Security team

Administer enterprise storage systems and fax communication systems

Deploy monitoring tools, virtualization platforms, and remote administration tools

Mentor junior staff and support scheduled off‑hours maintenance

Required Skills

4 years Azure Cloud & Virtualization; Microsoft 365/Office 365

4 years MS Active Directory

4 years ASP.Net (open‑source frameworks)

4 years PowerShell

3+ years Proofpoint

Preferred Skills

Datacenter and network infrastructure experience

User/group management, authentication, and GPO security policies

Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, SQL Server

Soft Skills

Strong oral/written communication and documentation skills

Cross‑functional collaboration (Security, Network Services, End User Support)

Mentoring junior staff

Flexibility for off‑hours/weekend maintenance

Tools & Environments

PowerShell, Active Directory, Azure tenant, MS365, SharePoint Online, Office365, MS Teams