Lumen Solutions Group Inc. · 3 months ago
Network Technician - Consultant
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$50/hr - $53/hrLumen Solutions Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Network Technician – Consultant to support and enhance the agency’s facilities and network documentation efforts. The role involves maintaining and optimizing the agency’s infrastructure while contributing to a dashboard-driven view of assets and facilities.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Install and implement LAN and wireless infrastructure, including switches, cabling, access points, and related components
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex network issues and implement preventive measures
Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance
Document incident resolution paths and maintain technical documentation and SOPs
Support network hardware design, configuration, and infrastructure planning
Maintain and update a complete network equipment inventory and assist with lifecycle management
Research and evaluate new networking technologies; provide recommendations for integration
Collaborate with Facilities and Finance teams to update the master inventory of DSS locations, including: Property ownership, address, county, square footage, network bandwidth, parking, access control systems, cost, and staffing data
Work with Facilities and IT teams to update floor plans and system inventories
Add workstation and equipment placement details to office floorplans (PDF/CAD)
Develop and maintain a centralized dashboard (in collaboration with DTS staff) that: Displays facility and system data. Links to floorplans and CAD files. Integrates DSS personnel counts, network components, and infrastructure data
Ensure all facility and asset data are well-documented and easily reportable
Perform physical audits and cleanup of network closets, ensuring labeling and organization per industry standards
Update and maintain CAD/PDF “as-built” network diagrams, including cable pathways, patch panels, and rack layouts across 68 DSS office locations
Conduct on-site cellular signal assessments using SIM-based tools to support SD-WAN carrier selection
Network closet audit reports with before/after photos and patch documentation
Updated floorplans and network layouts for all 68 offices
Monthly summary reports detailing activities, hours, and progress
SOPs for patching and network closet standards
Fully implemented facility dashboard with up-to-date data
Qualification
Required
Public Sector Experience: Required
Solid understanding of data network services and communications
Strong knowledge of data network design, equipment configuration, and connectivity
Proficiency with office automation systems, information processing operations, fiber optics, and microcomputer hardware/software
Competence in computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging, and maintenance techniques
Ability to create and present both technical and non-technical documentation and reports clearly and concisely
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Equivalent experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of network configurations, protocols, and troubleshooting
Skilled in cable management, patch panels, and fiber optic maintenance
Strong documentation skills for configurations, procedures, and incident tracking
Familiarity with wireless infrastructure, cloud networking (SD-WAN, Azure), and VoIP systems
Not required, but industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA) are preferred
Company
Lumen Solutions Group Inc.
Lumen Solutions Inc., is a dynamic small and minority-owned, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise headquartered in Virginia, USA.
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Charanjiv Gadh
Chief Executive Officer
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