Network Administrator

• Identify resources for design of voice video and data networks for increased network efficiency and make recommendations to internal stakeholders state agencies and local entities.
• Responsible for researching and gathering vendor quotes to meet technology needs ensuring services meet our customer service needs. Constant alignment with Procurement team for accurate purchasing of the needed technologies.
• Analyze and determine the need for bandwidth upgrades network expansions and enhancements by working with Network Integration Network Security Account Management and Network Service vendors.
• Assist with circuit ordering and coordinate with vendors for circuit installations and modifications.
• Determine feasibility cost and equipment needs for implementation of network projects through equipment and service orders verbal and written communications field inspections and agency reports.
• Responsible for regular briefings and written project updates for Leadership.
• Support Network Integration and Network Security by working with operations group on management of asset inventory.
• Responsible for telephone performance and troubleshooting for OTIS.
• Install configure and troubleshoot network devices to ensure quality services are delivered to state and local governments.
• This position is considered to be essential because it supports network integration and network security as well as Emergency Support Function #2. You will perform other related duties as required.

• A bachelors degree in information technology systems computer science or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Knowledge and technical understanding of Cisco and other major network vendor equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to prepare technical and user-friendly reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish working relationships with users and vendors.
• CJIS certification is required to be attained upon hire and maintained.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 50lbs.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must maintain an up-to-date Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Position may require work beyond the 37.5 hour work week including nights weekends and holidays.
• Must carry a mobile communications device if provided.

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:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickherefor additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
  • StateOptional Retirement Program(State ORP)