Infrastructure Engineer

Title: Infrastructure Engineer (W2 or 1099)

Pay Rate: $55.00-$65.00/hour Max 1099 Rate: $75/ Hr.

Interview Process: 1 round, virtual

Duration of the Contract: 12 Months

Possibility for Extension: Yes

Work Location: Role is hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC or NC or GA or TN resident.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and support SC DSS initiatives to migrate file and application storage to Azure cloud storage solutions.

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the Agency’s Azure/cloud storage environment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

• Support secure connectivity and performance across Agency devices, partner endpoints, and the State Data Center.

• Ensure effective integration of Agency application services hosted at the SC Department of Administration.

• Administer user/group access, data archiving, password controls, and security configurations for shared resources.

• Evaluate system interactions, dependencies, and impact of changes across the cloud and hybrid environment.

• Conduct system analysis and usability testing to enhance reliability, scalability, and security posture.

• Assess cloud storage decisions and communicate technical implications to management and project teams.

• Identify and communicate Azure capabilities and requirements within the broader Agency system architecture.

• Support development and operations frameworks for MS DevOps-aligned system development and maintenance.

• Collaborate with Security, Network Services, End User Support, and Communications teams to design and deploy secure Azure infrastructure.

• Implement and monitor security countermeasures aligned with State and Federal requirements.

• Provide after-hours and weekend support for scheduled maintenance activities.

• Mentor junior technical staff.

• Utilize virtualization and remote administration tools for diagnostics and system management.

• Administer fax communication systems, ensuring secure and reliable operation within Agency workflows.

• Administer enterprise storage systems involving access control, lifecycle management, capacity planning, and data security.

• Deploy and maintain monitoring tools, system agents, and supporting utilities across servers and workstations.

Required Skills

(Listed in order of importance)

• 2–4 years of experience with Azure Cloud and Virtualization; Microsoft 365 and Office 365

• 2–4 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory

• 2–4 years of experience with open-source frameworks such as ASP.NET

• 2–4 years of experience with PowerShell

• 3 years of experience with Proofpoint

• Datacenter and network infrastructure experience

• User/group management, authentication, and security policy (GPO) administration

Preferred Skills

(Listed in order of importance)

• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, and SQL Server

Required Education/Certifications

• None

Preferred Education/Certifications

• None

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Clear and comprehensive documentation and reporting capabilities.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Network, Security, End-User Support).

• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

• Willingness to support after-hours and weekend maintenance windows.

Tools and Technical Environment

• PowerShell

• Microsoft Active Directory

• Microsoft Azure (cloud tenant)

• Microsoft 365 / Office 365

• SharePoint Online

• Microsoft Teams