What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at State of South Carolina?
Salary : $81,681.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : 2025069S
Agency : Winthrop University
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : To apply go to https : / / winthrop.peopleadmin.com / postings / 18457.
Class Code : : AM20
Position Number : : 2025069S
Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)
Pay Band : Band 7
Hiring Range - Min. : $81,681.00
Hiring Range - Max. : $81,681.00
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 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
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Computing and Information Technology, the System Administrator manages and maintains the university's server and storage infrastructure.
- Administers server infrastructure, including physical, virtual and cloud-based systems : Maintains multiple environments on various servers and ensures proper operation; manages and maintains storage infrastructure; works with developers to troubleshoot problems and assists with integration of new code into production systems; and develops and maintains tools for automation, monitoring and capacity planning.
- Modifies existing hardware, software and operating systems to correct errors, adapt them to new technologies and improve compatibility or performance.
- Manages and maintains secure infrastructure and conducts audits of folder / system access and permissions.
- Provides technical assistance and support with client workstation configurations.
- Participates in preparation of needs assessments, planning documents, requests for proposals and projects.
- Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators and other IT professionals on such issues as system design, limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces and maintenance.
- Develops comprehensive technical documentation and system diagrams.
- Researches new products and technologies and recommends purchases.
- Attends training and performs self-study to keep expertise current.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
Travel / Overtime Requirements : Employee is expected to work outside regular business hours and on weekends for planned system maintenance and emergencies.
License / Certification : Valid driver's license.
Telecommuting : Employees are not eligible for telecommuting / remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting / remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
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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.
Salary : $81,681
