What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator / ONIT position at State of South Carolina?
THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
As the Network Administrator, working under general supervision, supports the agency data communication networks, equipment, and applications by managing all aspects of installation and maintenance of MPLS circuits, Ruckus, Cisco and Aruba routers, switches, and wireless. Supports systems used by ED and Community Telepsychiatry staff in the delivery of remote psychiatric consultation services.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participates in LAN/WAN network configuration, equipment installations, and maintenance, to include routers, switches, VoIP, and wireless.
- Monitors and maintains network devices via Solarwinds, identify and correct network communication problems.
- Supports video conferencing systems for SCDMH ED and Community Telepsychiatry Programs.
- Provides reports on network usage and equipment and makes recommendations to management.
- Communicates information from Network Services to various levels of staff in SCDMH.
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A four (4) year degree in computer science or equivalent experience in data and video communications system and design or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. The selected candidate must have knowledge data and video communications, MPLS networks, VLAN tagging, VoIP, Ruckus/Cisco/Aruba routers, switches and wireless. Understanding and knowledge of Solarwinds software. Firm understanding of TCP/IP protocols. Must be able to understand and determine needs of users and communicate those needs effectively. Must be able to work some nights/weekends; have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and travel as needed.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Salary : $46,655 - $86,321
