Systems Engineer I
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175568
Agency: Department of Commerce
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM20
Position Number:: 60023546
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $78,000.00
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy - one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
Job Purpose:
The Systems Engineer will assist with maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensure optimal performance of systems, and provide technical support to end-users. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and a customer-focused attitude. Incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the implementation, and maintenance of our applications and systems infrastructure to ensure it aligns with the Agency's strategic business objectives in a Microsoft Windows and Office 365 hybrid environment.
Job Functions:
Monitor the performance of network and system infrastructure and take proactive measures to optimize and improve performance. Create and maintain documentation for system architecture, configuration, and operational procedures. Collaborate with other IT team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues with applications and systems infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network problems. Maintain service contracts; install and uninstall software; update system operating system and security patches; and install new hardware. Develop and document plans for upgrade paths with contingency for issues with upgrades as well as protections for data to ensure continued functionality and no loss of data when transitioning. Maintain hardware and software to ensure the integrity of all SCDOC networks, servers and workstations. Evaluate new or advanced technologies, develop plans and support for implementation. Manage remote access of DOC computers and other resources in a safe and effective manner. Design, develop, deploy, and maintain 3rd party applications to meet the needs of the Agency.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced knowledge of information technology system analysis, design, testing and maintenance techniques. Experienced knowledge of computer or network hardware, software, operating systems, programming languages, or other information technology tools and resources. Ability to solve basic to moderately complex problems and apply critical thinking skills to needs or problems, both individually and as part of a team. Ability to prepare status reports and basic to moderately complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and other IT units. Ability to follow technical directions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Additional Comments
Must have a valid SC driver's license. Able to travel within the state and occasionally outside of the state with potential overnight travel.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
*Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
*15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
*15 days of sick leave per year.
*13 paid holidays.*State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
*Deferred Compensation Programs
*Paid Parental Leave.
*Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
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.
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175568
Agency: Department of Commerce
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM20
Position Number:: 60023546
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $78,000.00
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to the hiring managers. You may be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment. Please provide an explanation of any gaps of employment. A resume should be attached with your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state's long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy - one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love.
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state's lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state's advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.
Job Purpose:
The Systems Engineer will assist with maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensure optimal performance of systems, and provide technical support to end-users. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and a customer-focused attitude. Incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the implementation, and maintenance of our applications and systems infrastructure to ensure it aligns with the Agency's strategic business objectives in a Microsoft Windows and Office 365 hybrid environment.
Job Functions:
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced knowledge of information technology system analysis, design, testing and maintenance techniques. Experienced knowledge of computer or network hardware, software, operating systems, programming languages, or other information technology tools and resources. Ability to solve basic to moderately complex problems and apply critical thinking skills to needs or problems, both individually and as part of a team. Ability to prepare status reports and basic to moderately complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and other IT units. Ability to follow technical directions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Additional Comments
Must have a valid SC driver's license. Able to travel within the state and occasionally outside of the state with potential overnight travel.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
*Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
*15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
*15 days of sick leave per year.
*13 paid holidays.*State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
*Deferred Compensation Programs
*Paid Parental Leave.
*Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.
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.