State of South Carolina
Systems Administrator
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Salary:
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location :
Richland County, SC
Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
24-110
Agency:
State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division:
Information Technology & Security
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement:
No
Class Code::
AM19
Position Number::
60005385
Normal Work Schedule::
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band:
Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.:
$70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.:
$75,000.00
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures::
All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
General Responsibility Provide direction to SLED in the use of information technology. Recommend, develop, configure, install, monitor and support the agency's server hardware and software. Manage server resources to ensure the availability of client/server applications, configuring new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server and cloud environments. Assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server environment. Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Provide training/mentoring to the staff where required.
Specific Duties
Manage backup and disaster recovery systems.Provide day to day management of server hardware, software and security solutions. Performs any hardware and software upgrades to SLED servers and install new and enhanced products. Maintain and monitors server environment (including but not limited to Active Directory, Exchange and email security, anti-virus, patching and upgrades, SQL/databases, Group Policy, DNS, VMs, storage, DHCP, M365, MDM etc.), Horizon VDI environment; conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts, and provides recommendations to the IT management team.Conduct problem analysis of server software and hardware issues, implement resolutions for server related software problems, perform server installation and configuration, including security and backup procedures. Participate in software and hardware evaluation. Mentor and train the team with instructions in analysis and resolution of all tasks.Assist with high level projects, issues, efficiency of procedures and updating/patching/hardening of the server and desktop base images. Conduct research on desktop hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts, and provides recommendations to the IT staff.Coordinate with vendors and other IT staff to recommend, develop quotes, evaluate and install server technologies including storage, backup, hardware and software platforms; perform analysis, design and installation of clustered server resources such as SQL, Exchange, and other related programs.Other duties as required or assigned by the Manager.Minimum and Additional Requirements
Relevant experience is required and may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Moderate to complex problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Experience with moderate to complex hardware/software including Windows server and Windows 10 and 11 OS, M365, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SQL and other databases, and disaster recovery / backup solutions required. Experience with developing processes and procedures and assist in overseeing the physical and logical security and integrity of the server environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
May be required to travel and this may include overnight travel.
Must be able to lift 15-50 pounds.
Must pass a national fingerprint background check and pass a polygraph test.
This position supports 24/7 infrastructure and candidate will be on a rotating on call schedule.Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification is preferred.VMWare, SCCM and third party patching software experience is preferred.Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsSupplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or equivalentAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
02
What was your major field of study?
03
Do you have any experience in computer system development/modification or relevant experience (Windows server and Windows 10 and 11 OS, M365, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SQL and other databases, and disaster recovery / backup solutions)? If yes please describe in detail.
04
If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $70,000 and $75,000?
YesNo
05
I understand that overnight travel may be required.
YesNo
06
I understand that I may be required to lift 15-100 pounds.
YesNo
07
I understand that this position supports 24/7 infrastructure and I will be on a rotating on call schedule.
YesNo
08
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
YesNo
09
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
YesNo
10
Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
11
Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
12
I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
YesNo
13
I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
YesNo
14
Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
YesNo
15
How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
Required Question
$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location :
Richland County, SC
Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
24-110
Agency:
State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
Division:
Information Technology & Security
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement:
No
Class Code::
AM19
Position Number::
60005385
Normal Work Schedule::
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band:
Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.:
$70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.:
$75,000.00
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures::
All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
General Responsibility Provide direction to SLED in the use of information technology. Recommend, develop, configure, install, monitor and support the agency's server hardware and software. Manage server resources to ensure the availability of client/server applications, configuring new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server and cloud environments. Assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server environment. Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Provide training/mentoring to the staff where required.
Specific Duties
Manage backup and disaster recovery systems.Provide day to day management of server hardware, software and security solutions. Performs any hardware and software upgrades to SLED servers and install new and enhanced products. Maintain and monitors server environment (including but not limited to Active Directory, Exchange and email security, anti-virus, patching and upgrades, SQL/databases, Group Policy, DNS, VMs, storage, DHCP, M365, MDM etc.), Horizon VDI environment; conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts, and provides recommendations to the IT management team.Conduct problem analysis of server software and hardware issues, implement resolutions for server related software problems, perform server installation and configuration, including security and backup procedures. Participate in software and hardware evaluation. Mentor and train the team with instructions in analysis and resolution of all tasks.Assist with high level projects, issues, efficiency of procedures and updating/patching/hardening of the server and desktop base images. Conduct research on desktop hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts, and provides recommendations to the IT staff.Coordinate with vendors and other IT staff to recommend, develop quotes, evaluate and install server technologies including storage, backup, hardware and software platforms; perform analysis, design and installation of clustered server resources such as SQL, Exchange, and other related programs.Other duties as required or assigned by the Manager.Minimum and Additional Requirements
Relevant experience is required and may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Moderate to complex problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Experience with moderate to complex hardware/software including Windows server and Windows 10 and 11 OS, M365, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SQL and other databases, and disaster recovery / backup solutions required. Experience with developing processes and procedures and assist in overseeing the physical and logical security and integrity of the server environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
May be required to travel and this may include overnight travel.
Must be able to lift 15-50 pounds.
Must pass a national fingerprint background check and pass a polygraph test.
This position supports 24/7 infrastructure and candidate will be on a rotating on call schedule.Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification is preferred.VMWare, SCCM and third party patching software experience is preferred.Additional Comments
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsSupplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or equivalentAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
02
What was your major field of study?
03
Do you have any experience in computer system development/modification or relevant experience (Windows server and Windows 10 and 11 OS, M365, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SQL and other databases, and disaster recovery / backup solutions)? If yes please describe in detail.
04
If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $70,000 and $75,000?
YesNo
05
I understand that overnight travel may be required.
YesNo
06
I understand that I may be required to lift 15-100 pounds.
YesNo
07
I understand that this position supports 24/7 infrastructure and I will be on a rotating on call schedule.
YesNo
08
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
YesNo
09
As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include: a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?
YesNo
10
Have you ever used/experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.
11
Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.
12
I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.
YesNo
13
I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?
YesNo
14
Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.
YesNo
15
How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.
Required Question