Senior Network Administrator

Senior Network Administrator

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

• The Senior Network Administrator serves as a Senior Network Administrator responsible for the technical oversight, planning, design, implementation, performance, security, and continuity of DSS's statewide enterprise network infrastructure.
• Plans, designs, implements, administers, and maintains the Agency's enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, switches, routers, structured cabling, and related technologies.
• Analyzes network performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure requirements to identify current and future Agency needs.
• Leads statewide network infrastructure projects including office relocations, renovations, technology upgrades, equipment refreshes, and implementation of new network solutions.
• Serves as the primary technical liaison with contracted network vendors supporting access control, wireless infrastructure, video surveillance, structured cabling, and related technologies.
• Implements and maintains network security controls, safeguards Agency infrastructure and confidential information, and ensures compliance with State security requirements and protection of personally identifying information (PII).
• Develops and maintains network diagrams, floor plans, infrastructure documentation, operating procedures, disaster recovery documentation, and technical standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and

Additional Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher 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 Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Comments:

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license. The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly. May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs. If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs