M365 Engineer - 60019390
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: 174235
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM21
Position Number:: 60019390
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $100,000.00
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
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
M365 Engineer
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 M365 Engineer to join our team. In this role under limited supervision, the employee provides support for the Office 365 (O365) environment. Work to ensure cloud identities are secured and that vendor best practices are being followed when implementing new modules. Establish documentation and procedures that will be used by both tier 1 and tier 2 support staff to support the various Office 365 modules. If you are customer service oriented 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 M365 Engineer:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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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Which of the following best describes your educational experience?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174235
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM21
Position Number:: 60019390
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $100,000.00
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
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
M365 Engineer
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 M365 Engineer to join our team. In this role under limited supervision, the employee provides support for the Office 365 (O365) environment. Work to ensure cloud identities are secured and that vendor best practices are being followed when implementing new modules. Establish documentation and procedures that will be used by both tier 1 and tier 2 support staff to support the various Office 365 modules. If you are customer service oriented 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 M365 Engineer:
- Perform role of O365 Administrator responsible for managing user accounts and licenses. This includes creating new user accounts, assigning licenses, setting up permissions, and handling password resets. Ensure that users have the necessary access to O365 services.
- Maintain the security and compliance of the O365 environment including the configuration of security settings, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and conditional access policies.
- Monitor for potential security threats and ensure that the organization complies with relevant regulations and standards.
- Work closely with Exchange administrators and the Active Directory administrators to learn the account provisioning process. Automate any repetitive functions and secure any automation scripts.
- Assist with the management of third-party email filtering tools, running message traces, blocking and releasing mail in IronScales or ProofPoint, and assisting with mail flow issues and investigations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of fundamental computing and networking methodologies and technologies.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills. Working knowledge of management of cloud hosted solutions including Office 365 and Azure AAD.
- Candidate must possess working knowledge of SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Exchange as well as have a strong understanding of the Power Platform.
- Candidate must be able to create and debug automation scripts in various languages including basic batch scripts, PowerShell, python, Power BI, Power Query and TSQL.
- Knowledge in CJIS Certification is a requirement.
- Due to the technical nature of this position, it is designated as Essential Personnel - The employee is required to be In the office as needed during Any emergency or weather related event.
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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Which of the following best describes your educational experience?
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment.
- An associate's degree in computer science or related field and more than two (2) years of experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment.
- A high school diploma and more than four (4) years of experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment.
- None of the above.
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