Network Engineer - Contract - Columbia, SC at SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC
Columbia, SC
—
Jul 7, 2026
Columbia, SC
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level contract role focused on managing and optimizing a large-scale statewide enterprise network infrastructure from a NOC environment. Day-to-day work covers configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, administering Palo Alto firewall environments, troubleshooting complex connectivity and security issues, and contributing to network modernization projects. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and participating in after-hours support.
Senior level · 12+ years · Columbia, SC · Contract
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
We read this from the posting text with AI. Skim the description below before ruling yourself out.
How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 3 people in the Columbia, SC area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (network and computer systems administrators). range 1–5
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
What the occupation pays Median $88,555 (middle half $73,134–$108,525).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
The role is a 12-month contract engagement based in Blythewood, SC (Columbia metro). Candidates must already reside in SC, NC, or GA and be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Blythewood at their own expense before the start date.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role blends network operations/administration (15-1244) with significant network architecture and design work (15-1241). Day-to-day responsibilities lean toward operating and maintaining a large statewide NOC infrastructure, which tips the classification toward 15-1244.
The posting states '12+ years' of overall experience required and '10+ years' for each core Cisco technology. The 12-year overall figure is used as total experience minimum; the per-technology years are captured on each skill.
A Bachelor's degree is listed as required, but the posting explicitly accepts four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree — treated as no hard degree gate.
CCNA and CCNP certifications are listed under 'Required Certifications' and are treated as hard gates.
Network monitoring/tracing tools, enterprise wireless, and hybrid cloud experience appear under 'Preferred Skills' and are marked accordingly.
No compensation figures were provided in the posting.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
Read the full posting
The employer publishes the full description on their own site — read it there ↗. Or sign in to read it here — it's free, and it also lets you track this application.