Seeking to hire a Network Engineer for a long term contract assignment in Columbia SC. The position is 100% onsite. Candidates must be local or must be able to relocate to the area prior to starting the role.

This is a W2 direct hire contract position, No C2C or third party candidates, please.

What you will do in this role: This is a new role that will assist with remediation efforts related to a recent agency split as well as work on agency initiatives to improve and optimize the agency infrastructure environment and tools.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and support on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, including integration and synchronization of hybrid environments.
• Assist with review, cleanup, and redesign of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings and standardized configurations enterprise-wide.
• Troubleshoot GPO-related issues to ensure proper policy application and performance.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and other automation tools to streamline and standardize administrative tasks.
• Perform user, group, and permissions management, including access control and role-based security enforcement.
• Monitor Active Directory health and replication, proactively identifying and resolving directory service issues.
• Assist with cleanup of stale or inactive user and computer objects to maintain directory integrity.
• Ensure systems align with organizational IT security policies and adhere to industry standards such as CIS and NIST.
• Implement and monitor access controls, security baselines, and audit logs for compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and improve overall security posture.
• Work with network, server, and help desk teams to support cross-functional infrastructure needs and initiatives.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex technical issues affecting identity, access, or authentication.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• 3-5 Years of Experience with Windows Server Administration and Support
• 3-5 Years of Strong Proficiency in Group Policy (GPO) and Powershell Scripting
• 3-5 Years Hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory (On-Prem and Azure AD)
• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of equivalent experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Intune and Quest KACE for endpoint management, software deployment, and compliance reporting.
• Experience with Linux Server
• General understanding of Hitachi Storage (HNAS/HDI) or similar enterprise SAN/NAS environments.
• Experience with Citrix Presentation Server or Xenapp environments.
• Network Certification - Network Plus or CCNA

Core Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a variety of employment opportunities and benefits. Please check out our website for additional opportunities.

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