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# Senior Network Administrator

- **Company:** State of South Carolina
- **Location:** Lexington County, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $79,645.0 - $119,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Windows Servers, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Software Applications, Break Fix, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aca0ad45da0f46a6

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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