Network Administrator - 60018835

Job Responsibilities

Network Administrator

The Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team. The Department of Administration's Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is the state’s central provider of IT services to state government agencies. OTIS oversees the state’s federated model for implementing, enhancing, and protecting information technology (IT) resources and the utilization of IT shared services across agencies. In this role, you will ensure basic and advanced technical solutions are provided to customers/users technology designs, installations, modifications and troubleshooting requests while adhering to agency and state policies.

This position is on-site in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities Of The Network Administrator

• Using industry best practices, install, configure and troubleshoot network devices and their operating systems to ensure quality IT services are delivered to state and local governments.
• Document all changes to the LAN/MAN/WAN using spreadsheets and Visio so other team members will have an up-to-date picture of the network.
• Monitor network performance and utilization with available tools to ensure that the network remains healthy and fully functional.
• Utilize test environments, when possible, to evaluate and test new network configurations or hardware so that the network can be improved with no adverse impact to customers.
• Maintain and utilize for troubleshooting and monitoring, the services, applications and operating systems, SolarWinds, syslogs, Cisco ISE and wireless control systems that support network activities.
• Configure, and maintain NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Meraki Secure Access Manager, Aruba ClearPass, MS NPS Server or equivalent).
• Participate in available training as offered, including vendor updates, webinars or online tutorials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; an associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and two (2) years' relevant experience (i.e., wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) design, installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, optimization, etc.).
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of LAN, WAN and MAN; data transport such as MPLS and Metro Ethernet; routing protocols such as OSPF; TCP/IP; VLANs; 802.1q trunking; VoIP design and support; wireless networking; network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds;
• Familiarity with network access control (NAC), using Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass or similar NAC platforms; security standards such as those published by NIST; and compliance requirements such as PCI and HIPAA.
• Skilled in working on large, complex networks with routers/switches/encryption devices, managing multiple connections to service providers, and managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing both verbal and written methods and working multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain compliance certifications and training as required.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
• Position required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.
• This position may require the employee to work from a remote location beyond the standard 37.5 hours/week and could include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid class D driver's license. Must maintain an up- to- date Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Position may require work beyond the 37.5-hour work week. Must carry a mobile communications device if provided and provide a home telephone number.
• CJIS required.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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 transcriptprior 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISCO certification

Additional Comments

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. Click here for 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)

• State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

• 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your educational experience?

• At least a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• An associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and two (2) years of related experience.
• A high school diploma and four (4) experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• None of the above.

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Do you have at least two (2) years' relevant experience (i.e., wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) design, installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, optimization, etc.).

• Yes
• No
• Required Question