Required Skills: network infrastructure, PCNSE, PCNSA, Prisma, infoblox
Job Description
Network Engineer - Consultant | Columbia, SC
Position Overview:
- Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite 5 days/week first 90 days, then Hybrid 2-3 days/week)
- Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possibility: Yes)
- Work Type: Staff Augmentation | Full-Time (40 hrs/week)
- Start Date: February 10, 2026
- Career Level: Experienced Non-manager
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required
About The Role:
We're seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for the State of South Carolina (SCDHHS). This is a repost with updated requirements. The successful candidate will design, deploy, and manage secure cloud infrastructure with expertise in AWS/Azure security and network architecture.
Required Qualifications:
✓ 5-10+ years in information security and engineering
✓ 5+ years designing & maintaining infrastructure in AWS/Azure
✓ Cloud Security Design, Operations, and Automation experience
✓ Documentation expertise: Security Tools, Deployment Configuration, Incident Reports
✓ AWS or Azure Certification (MANDATORY)
✓ Security Clearance Required
✓ Must be a CURRENT South Carolina resident (No relocation)
Preferred Qualifications:
✓ AWS Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
✓ PCNSA, PCNSE
✓ Cisco Umbrella
✓ F5 Load Balancing/Firewall
✓ Prisma Cloud, InfoBlox, and ForeScout
✓ Palo Alto Firewalls & Firewalls in AWS & Azure
Interview: 1 Round (Virtual)