Systems Engineer II - 60019650
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $68,397.00 - $126,547.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174023
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM21
Position Number:: 60019650
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $68,397.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $100,000.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Systems Engineer II
The Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services is the state's central provider of IT services to state government agencies. We are growing and now is a great time to join State Government! We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is an integral part of our Data Center Infrastructure team. As a Systems Engineer you will work as a member of the Data Center Infrastructure team to install, configure, maintain, update and troubleshoot servers and server software. You will serve as lead administrator responsible for the daily support, configuration and administration of MS Active Directory, BigFix infrastructure servers, and Dell Quest tools. If you are customer service oriented, enjoy IT server infrastructure, and thrive in the efficiency IT brings to an organization, this position is for you! We look forward to matching your skillsets and desires with our many exciting opportunities and projects. This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina. Join us and be a part of our journey!
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer II:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
RHEL and MS certifications are beneficial but not mandated.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration 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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
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 Benefits
Eligible 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 Benefits
State 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 Benefits
State 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.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, management Information science, or a related field?
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Do you have at least six (6) years of proven hands-on experience with enterprise information technology architecture including, but not limited to, planning, development, implementation and governance of technologies & services for an enterprise class service provider to include experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud based, or hybrid environment?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174023
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM21
Position Number:: 60019650
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $68,397.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $100,000.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Systems Engineer II
The Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services is the state's central provider of IT services to state government agencies. We are growing and now is a great time to join State Government! We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is an integral part of our Data Center Infrastructure team. As a Systems Engineer you will work as a member of the Data Center Infrastructure team to install, configure, maintain, update and troubleshoot servers and server software. You will serve as lead administrator responsible for the daily support, configuration and administration of MS Active Directory, BigFix infrastructure servers, and Dell Quest tools. If you are customer service oriented, enjoy IT server infrastructure, and thrive in the efficiency IT brings to an organization, this position is for you! We look forward to matching your skillsets and desires with our many exciting opportunities and projects. This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina. Join us and be a part of our journey!
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer II:
- Assist with advanced level support and administration of MS Active Directory infrastructure to include design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring of underlying server and application software.
- Assist with advanced level support and administration of Quest tools, such as Change Auditor, Enterprise Reporter, Active Role Server, Password Manager. Support is to include installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring of underlying server and application software.
- Assists with advanced level support and administration of IBM BigFix root/relay servers and application. Support is to include installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance monitoring of underlying servers and application software.
- Ensure daily administration procedures and processes conform to and are compliant with the Division of Technology Operations standards and policies, and all appropriate statutory/regulatory requirements. Provide system administration of solutions to meet Division of Information Security 200 requirements.
- Perform other duties as directed by immediate supervisor.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, management Information science, or a related field, and six (6) years of proven hands-on experience with enterprise information technology architecture including, but not limited to, planning, development, implementation and governance of technologies & services for an enterprise class service provider to include experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud based, or hybrid environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of Active Directory and Identity services with emphasis on identity management, privileged access management (PAM),
Password management, conditional access policies, role-based access control (RBAC), Azure AD, ADFS, configuration management,
SSO\SaaS integration and Group Policy management. - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) preferred.
- Strong technical experience with identity and\or configuration management.
- HCL BigFix and Quest/One Identity Software preferred.
- Experience with automation using PowerShell Scripting and\or ServiceNow preferred.
- Familiarity with security compliance standards such a CIS\DISA STIG\PUB1075 preferred.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with technical staff, customers and others involved in server management.
- CJIS Certification is a requirement of this position.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
RHEL and MS certifications are beneficial but not mandated.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration 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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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 Benefits
Eligible 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 Benefits
State 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 Benefits
State 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.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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- No
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, management Information science, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least six (6) years of proven hands-on experience with enterprise information technology architecture including, but not limited to, planning, development, implementation and governance of technologies & services for an enterprise class service provider to include experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud based, or hybrid environment?
- Yes
- No
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