Senior Network Administrator

You will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical applications and infrastructure, combining hands-on troubleshooting with leadership in system administration and solution development.

Primary job duties include:

• Serving as the system administrator for mission-critical enterprise applications, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
• Monitoring assigned applications to ensurestrong performance, availability, and reliability
• Supporting both cloud-based and on-premises technologies, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across systems, networks, and applications
• Managing file shares and servers as part of overall incident response and system support
• Ensuring applications and systems meet SCDOR security standards through patching, hardening, and compliance reviews
• Recommending and implementing remediation actions to address security vulnerabilities
• Working with stakeholders to deliver solutions for new and existing systems
• Leading or supporting project efforts through requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and documentation
• Researching emerging technologies and system updates and advising leadership on potential improvements
• Collaborating with team members to ensure cross-training and shared system knowledge to support business continuity

Do you have experience in IT department experience?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * Confident in their ability to manage mission-critical systems with minimal supervision

• Comfortable serving as the go-to expert for Microsoft 365 admin centers and system integrations
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain technical issues to both technical and on-technical users
• Organized and responsive, especially when managing priorities in a high-stakes environment
• Calm under pressure and able to stay focused when solving high-impact problems, * A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area OR
• An associate’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and two years of experience in information technology systems or a related area OR
• Four years of experience ininformation technology systems or a related area

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning., * Four years of experience in automated information, cloud applications, or communications systems design, installation, operation, or repair

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 Admin Centers to include Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform
• Expert knowledge with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server OS, and Server hardware
• Fundamental operational knowledge of hardware and cloud-based software systems

2.92.9 out of 5 stars Lexington County, SC $79,645 - $119,500 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Prescription drug insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, + Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Flexibility to work extra hours or hours outside the normal schedule will be required to support mission-critical systems. You will be required to be on an on-call rotation to be reached 24/7. Some overnight travel may be required.
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

Who we are: At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success-by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.? Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.