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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect - **Company:** The South Carolina - **Location:** Lexington County, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $96,914.0 - $109,512.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Data Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Network Time Protocols, Overlay Transport Virtualization, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Network Access Control, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Data Management, Network Server - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eb9c651f-75b4-4f1b-a631-7e64f21516a1 ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field and experience in business administration, computer science, mathematics, engineering, management information science, networking-telecommunications, and/or data processing in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment OR * Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis OR * Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. Additional Requirements: * Ability to lift 40 lbs. * Valid driver's license * Travel: This position requires the ability to travel to provide support for SCDOR district offices or data centers. This may include some overnight travel * On-Call: This position participates in a shared on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support as needed Preferred Qualifications * At least three years of experience in cloud infrastructure design and implementation * Advanced experience in designing and implementing enterprise level infrastructure on premise * Experience with PCI, NIST, DISA STIG, IRS Pub1075 security implementations and audits. * Expert understanding and experience with LAN, VPN, OTV, WAN, NTP, TACACS, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP. * Experience with VoIP, Change Management and Disaster Recovery., * Bachelor's degree or higher * Associate's degree * High school diploma or GED * None of the above 07 Is your degree in information technology or a related field?, How many years of experience do you have in computer science, cloud and network engineering, computer engineering, management information systems, cybersecurity, information technology and systems, network security, or any related IT field? * 4 years or more * 2 - 3 years * 1 year * Less than 1 year * No experience 09 Explain your hands on experience with Next-Generation firewalls. 10 ## Description Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities 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, hybrid work schedules, 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. We are looking for teammates who are: * Experienced in designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure architecture on premise and in the cloud * Knowledgeable in multi-tier systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and data management technologies * Strategic thinkers who evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable solutions * Collaborative technical leaders who work effectively with staff, stakeholders, and vendors What you will do: You will serve as an expert cloud architecture resource on the Infrastructure Hardware team, designing and providing production support for software, hardware, and cloud systems that support the agency's strategic business initiatives. Primary job duties include: * Providing technical management for network components to include installations, updates, configurations, and troubleshooting of firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, wireless, servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure * Providing architectural expertise and direction * Supplementing support and maintenance functions with a focus on infrastructure and cloud technology design * Determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects * Making design recommendations for the entire network and creating detailed Visio diagrams * Providing knowledge transfer and training on supported systems to ensure business continuity * Developing compliance documentation for the network * Assisting network analysts in classifying information assets based on the data classification schema * Monitoring the status and effectiveness of controls and providing reports * Assisting auditors and security staff in reviewing network systems or processes to identify compliance related vulnerabilities * Participating in scan remediation, on-site reviews, penetration testing, and checking controls of network components * Analyzing network efficiency * Diagnoses and correcting network problems and monitoring and reporting on network traffic, usage, and performance * Researching new technologies with an emphasis on security and providing guidance leading to solutions with our strategic initiatives, Explain your hands on experience with Network Access Control, wireless networks, and load balancers. 12 Describe a complex cloud infrastructure project you designed. 13 How do you ensure data security and compliance in the deployment of network infrastructure? 14 What's the time frame for your most recent hands-on experience with configuring routers, switches, and firewalls? 15 What security and compliance standards have you used? 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