What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at State of South Carolina?
Salary : $68,397.00 - $126,547.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : 172968
Agency : Department of Administration
Division : Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply online.
Class Code : : AM21
Position Number : : 60014957
Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)
Pay Band : Band 8
Hiring Range - Min. : $80,000.00
Hiring Range - Max. : $110,000.00
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 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
Systems Engineer II
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 Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is an integral part of our Server Infrastructure team. As a Systems Engineer you will provide design, implementation, support and maintenance of servers (including the underlying vSphere infrastructure), enterprise storage and enterprise backup systems in the support of the Division of Technology Operations (DTO) internal and external customers. You will assist in analyzing technical reports / documentation and implementation procedures. If you are customer service oriented, enjoy IT server infrastructure, 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 Systems Engineer II :
- Perform storage administration duties to include configuration, testing and installation of all Hitachi storage hardware and software.
- Perform system administration tasks for Windows servers and the underlying vSphere infrastructure.
- Manage system security, perform software updates, install operating systems, maintain hardware, systems tuning for optimum performance, and the validation of system patching / system security utilizing reporting tools.
- Perform integration tasks to ensure server migrations to the DTO Data Center meet agency requirements.
- Ensure systems are inventoried, and monitored for data protection.
- Perform enterprise backup administration duties to ensure all servers are protected by the enterprise backup system, data is replicated off-site, and restoration requests are satisfied.
- Perform other duties as required. Due to the technical nature of this position, it is designated as an essential position
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements :
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
RHEL and MS certifications are beneficial but not mandated.
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 :
State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
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.
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.
Which of the following best describes your education and professional experience?
Do you have knowledge of VMware vSphere and virtualization technologies?
Do you have experience managing enterprise class storage systems?
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Salary : $68,397 - $126,547
