Network Architect

Company: Peer Solutions Group
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

We have a rare and exciting opportunity. We are hiring a Network ArchitectLocation: Columbia, SCDuration: 12+ monthsDAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Non-Technical

• Effectively interact and communicate with peer to Director-level IT professionals.
• Provide feedback to team regarding product issues, enhancements and new features.
• Must have initiative, drive and be a self-starter.
• Ability to ask pertinent questions of others.
• Proactively seek to identify, communicate and implement process related improvements.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and able to provide periodic status updatesto key stakeholders
  • Collaborate extensively with peers and management to resolve client issues while actively contributing to agrowing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available toour clients.
    • Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively manage the resolution of all issues withinaccepted service levels. This includes ownership of the data entered into the Helpdesk system andappropriately updating both client and appropriate employees of status of all issues on a timely basis.
      • Good customer skills, be attentive to detail, and responsive to customer tickets.Technical
        • Troubleshoot and recommend technical solutions for customer issues related to backup configuration andrecovery.
          • Develop workaround solutions as appropriate.
          • Perform equipment and software upgrades
          • Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products
          • Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers
          • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
            • ACTIVE DIRECTORY MAINTENANCE
            • GPO CREATION AND MAINTENANCE
            • REMOTE USER VPN MAINTENANCE
            • CREATION OF ALL ELEVATED ACCOUNTS AND GROUPS
            • CREATION OF MANAGED SERVICE ACCOUNTS
            • Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, MLLP, NDMP, NTP
            • Experience in projects involving PCI/ NIST regulations, implementations and / or audits
            • Change Management
            • Disaster Recovery
            • Organizational Skills
            • Verbal Communication Skills
            • Written Communication SkillsPREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
              • RDP MAINTENANCE
              • INITIAL SYSTEM HARDENING OF ALL SERVERS BUILT IN THE SC-DOR NETWORKS.
              • DAILY PRODUCTION SUPPORT ISSUES.
              • MANAGING WINDOWS 2008/2012/2016 SERVERS
              • Experience in projects involving Pub1075 regulations, implementations and / or audits
              • HYBRID CLOUD ARCHITECTURE
              • Shell ScriptingREQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
                • A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and two (2) yearsof experience in information technology systems or related area, an Associate's degree in informationtechnology systems, computer science, or related field and four (4) years of experience in informationtechnology systems or related area, or a High School diploma and six (6) years of experience in informationtechnology systems or related area.PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:.
                  • Multiple Industry Certifications in field. MCP, MCSE, VMWareAbout Peer Solutions Group, Inc.Peer Solutions Group, a full-service, Minority Certified (MBE) IT Services company founded by professionals with hands on experience in Staffing, Recruiting, Project Management, Technology and Consulting. Since the past 10+ years, we have helped our customers strengthen their competitive advantage, reduce operational costs, and improve efficiency by providing our Personalized Effective Efficient Reliable services with integrity, intellectual growth, quality, respect and positive thinking. Our core capabilities include but are not limited to:
                    • Project Management Consulting
                    • Business Process Analysis and Re-engineering
                    • Custom Application Development/Programming
                    • Cyber Security Consulting
                    • IT StaffingPeer Solutions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing the right opportunities for the right people. We have a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation where our employees can make a difference. We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team.

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