<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Network Administrator</p> <p>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 Network Administrator to join our team. This role is an integral part of our Network Services team. As a Network Administrator, you will provide support to State Agencies, institutions, and vendors in the design of voice, video, and data services. You will assist in creating and updating reports for supported agencies regarding network usage and network design and ensures accurate billing of services for offerings.</p> <p>Responsibilities of the Network Administrator:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Assist with circuit ordering and coordinate with vendors for circuit installations and modifications. </li><li>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. </li><li>Responsible for regular briefings and written project updates for Leadership. </li><li>Support Network Integration and Network Security by working with operations group on management of asset inventory. </li><li>Responsible for telephone performance and troubleshooting for OTIS. </li><li>Install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices to ensure quality services are delivered to state and local governments. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree related to Information Technology and at least two (2) years of relevant experience working in a large, complex network environment. </li><li>Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge and technical expertise of Cisco and other major network vendor equipment. </li><li>Ability to analyze data and provide solutions to complex problems. </li><li>Ability to prepare technical and user-friendly reports in a clear and concise manner. </li><li>Ability to establish working relationships with users and vendors. </li><li>CJIS certification is required to be attained upon hire and maintained. </li><li>Position may require work beyond the 37.5-hour work week, including nights, weekends and holidays. </li><li>Must carry a mobile communications device if provided. </li><li>Work may be required on-site or remote or a combination of both. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days sick leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.</p> </li></ul>