System Engineer I

Salary : $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 24-158

Agency : State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

Division : Information Technology & Security

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : AM20

Position Number : : 61051803

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $80,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $87,000.00

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must complete the on-line State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, nor will it be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00) with varied hours based on situational response and subject to periodic on-call duty.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

General Responsibility

Responsible for recommending, developing, configuring, and supporting the patching of the agency's server and desktop environments. Maintain server images with up-to-date patches and drivers, and provide third-party software patching. Deliver monthly and on-demand patching reports to the IT Director and Security, Server and Desktop Managers. Additionally, perform systems engineering functions, including system design, implementation, and optimization, while serving as a technical lead by offering high-level support and troubleshooting expertise.

Specific Duties

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and deployment of hardware and software systems. Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency and reliability. Provide high-level support for system issues, diagnose problems, and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Execute the SLED server and desktop vulnerability management program. Facilitate monthly, on demand and third party patching through Microsoft SCCM and Intune.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss. Maintain the backup environment to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and compliance. Provide training and support to end-users and other IT staff on system operations and best practices.
• Other duties as required or assigned by the Manager.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, VMware) are preferred, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and ensure system performance and security.

Additional Comments

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) 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.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.

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.

What is your highest level of education?

What was your major field of study?

Do you have experience in computer system development and modification (on premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment)? If yes, please describe in detail.

Do you have any relevant certifications (i.e. : CompTIA, Microsoft, or VMware)? If yes, please list them below.

If offered the position, are you willing to accept a salary offer between $80,000 and $87,000?

I understand that this position supports a 24 / 7 infrastructure and I will be on a rotating call schedule.

I understand that I may be required to travel and this may include overnight travel.

I understand that I must be able to lift 50 pounds.

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a background investigation to include : a criminal history check, driving record, history of drug use, employer and personal reference checks?

As part of the application process, are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?

Have you ever used / experimented with any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and last date used.

Have you ever purchased or sold any illegal drugs? If yes, provide name of drug and date of action.

I understand that these supplemental questions are an official part of this application. Any attempt to misrepresent myself may be grounds for disqualification.

I have read each question carefully and affirm or attest that all questions answered are true and correct?

How did you learn about this career opportunity? (Careers.SC.Gov; LinkedIn; Employee Referral; Career Fair; Direct E-Mail; Etc.) Please specify below.

Will you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the selection procedures (e.g., interview, written tests, or job demonstrations)? If yes, contact the human resources office of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

Required Question

Salary : $80,000 - $87,000