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Systems Administrator - Columbia

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
About Us
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

Job Description

Join us as our System Administrator within the IT Operations division on the Infrastructure team! 

Under limited supervision, administer, configure, and install server environments in support of application processing. Provide technical assistance to end users and consult with management about hardware and software needs in support of all assigned server configurations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Self-sufficiently manage installation, operation, and configuration of specialized systems and application servers.
  • Install, configure, and support server software, operating systems, hardware, and storage infrastructure.
  • Evaluate, monitor, troubleshoot, optimize, and provide recommendations for a stable, highly available server environment.
  • Maintain knowledge of current technologies impacting server infrastructure and agency operations.
  • Document all system aspects, including Secure File Transfer server, and transfer knowledge to team.
  • Adhere to change control, quality control, and documentation procedures.
  • Effectively collaborate with users, vendors, technology professionals, and staff for problem resolution.
  • Train, direct, and coordinate a small team of subordinate personnel.
  • Present technical and non-technical reports clearly and concisely.
  • Establish effective working relationships with vendors, management, and users.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Education and Experience

A high school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing, or processing of information in a data processing environment or related systems. A degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area.

Moderate knowledge of information technology systems analysis, design, testing, and maintenance techniques. Moderate knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, networking, and other IT tools and resources. Ability to solve basic to moderate problems, and to apply critical thinking skills to needs and problems. Ability to follow technical directions and to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Moderate understanding of IT Infrastructure as it applies to an enterprise data center.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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.

Salary : $53,142 - $64,000

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