ONSITE opportunity for a Network Technician - Intermediate

We have an ONSITE opportunity for a Network Technician - Intermediate for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia SC for a long-term project. I am forwarding the JD for your reference. Please review it and let me know if you are interested in this opportunity. JD:Position ID: 8747Rate/ Salary: $35.50 on W2 hourly (No benefits) or $39 on C2C Work Hours: 40  per week.Work Location- 1201 Main Street Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201Additional details: Driving required, around sites mostly within Columbia with occasional travel to other counties. Valid Driver's License will be required.  The State of South Carolina is looking for Network Technician - IntermediateWhy is this position open: Our previous contract setup was built around a different set of very specific needs. As the needs of the organization have changed, we have begun a bit of a restructuring requiring help in different areas.Will close to submissions on 10/19 at 5:00PM EST.Interview Process: 1st round virtual, potentially 2nd round onsiteDuration of the Contract: 6 MonthsPossibility for Extension: YesWork Location: Role is fully onsiteCandidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed. Required SkillsSkill TypeSkill Name Certification Education License Other Skill 5 Years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID and general Microsoft administration Certification Education License Other Skill 5 years of experience with Windows Server environments Certification Education License Other Skill 10 years of experience in troubleshooting skills in networking (wired/wireless) Certification Education License Other Skill 5 years experience responding to help desk requests via ticketing systemPreferred SkillsSkill TypeSkill Name Certification Education License Other Skill Experience with Deskpro ticketing system Certification Education License Other Skill Experience with Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy Certification Education License Other Skill Experience with Ruckus/Brocade network switches Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor Request  Team Size:3Dress Code:Work CasualPrimary Work Location:Columbia, SCSecondary Work Location: # of Openings1How Many resumes do you want to review at one TIME: AllCompany / Department culture (why do you enjoy working for the company – selling points for potential candidates):     South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an organized team of IT professionals working towards the shared goal of providing excellent support to our county offices. The help desk team handles ticket intake and ensures that tickets have actionable information before reaching the network team. This level of screening allows us to focus our efforts without the day-to-day distractions that are common in similar fields. Why is this position open (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)?     Our previous contract setup was built around a different set of very specific needs. As the needs of the organization have changed, we have begun a bit of a restructuring requiring help in different areas. What types of staffing challenges or headaches have you experienced in the past?    Our primary staffing challenge has been in finding a worker who can take ownership of a problem described at a high level and produce deliverables in a timely manner. Scope of the project: The Network Support Specialist will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the DJJ network infrastructure and Office 365 tenant, ensuring reliable connectivity and access across all critical sites. This role includes both routine and limited on-call responsibilities for our critical sites, with a focus on wired and wireless networking, account management, and infrastructure projects.  Position:Network Technician- EntryOpen to visa transfer?  NoStart Date:12/01/2025Duration:6 MonthsPossibility of Extension? Yes  Daily Duties / Responsibilities: Key Duties·         Help Desk & Ticket Managemento   Respond to and resolve help desk tickets related to:§  Respond to Wired and wireless network issues§  Network account onboarding and offboarding via custom scripts§  Infrastructure-related incidents·         On-Call Support Rotationo   Level 1 Support: On-call every 3 weeks for critical site support (Network outages)o   Level 2 Support: On-call every 3 weeks (alternating with Level 1) for escalated issues at critical sites·         Infrastructure Projectso   Assist in network rollouts, upgrades, and cleanup effortso   Participate in planning and execution of infrastructure improvementso   Support documentation and inventory of network assets·         Administrative & Technical Expertiseo   Provide support for Microsoft administrative tasks, including:§  Entra ID (Azure AD) management§  Group policy and user provisioning§  Microsoft 365 administration·         Assist with server administration tasks, including:§  Basic Windows Server maintenance§  Monitoring and performance tuning§  Patch management and updates Required Skills:·         5 Years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID and general Microsoft administration·         5 years of experience with Windows Server environments·         10 years of experience in troubleshooting skills in networking (wired/wireless)·         5 years experience responding to help desk requests via ticketing system·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting·         Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred skills:·         Experience with Deskpro ticketing system·         Experience with Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy·         Experience with Ruckus/Brocade network switches  Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree. May sub for equivalent experience.Required Certifications:No    Company DescriptionTalenTech Digital is a Northern Virginia-based IT staffing and consulting company.

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