Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191544
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Office of Technology and Information Services
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM72
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC05
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,800.00

Job Responsibilities
Network Administrator

The Department of Administration's Office of Technology & Information Services (OTIS) is seeking a Network Administrator to join the team. 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 and users technology designs, installations, modifications, and troubleshooting requests while adhering to agency and state policies. If you are a network professional with a keen ability to dive deep in customer conversations, ultimately providing sound technical solutions, this position is for you!

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.
Responsibilities of the Network Administrator:

• 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 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 troubleshooting and monitoring, the services, applications and operating systems, SolarWinds, syslogs, ISE and wireless control systems that support network activities.
• 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 related to Information Technology. Relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a
  year-for-year basis.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience working in a large, complex network environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of LAN, WAN and MAN; data transport such as MPLS and Metro Ethernet; routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, TCP/IP; VLANs; 802.1q trunking, VoIP design and support; wireless networking; network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds; network access control (NAC); 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 work multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain compliance certifications and trainings as required.
• Position will be required to report to work evenings and weekends.
• Position will be requiring overnight travel.
• Position will be requiring routine driver duties.
• Position will be required on-call shifts and call back.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 50lbs.
• Position will be required to report to work during emergency and hazardous weather events.
• 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.
• Must be able to climb or crawl into network locations.

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 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.
Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer CISCO certification.

Additional Comments

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 herefor 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
• 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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1. 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 in information technology or a related field.
• An associate's degree in information technology and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in information technology or a related field.
• None of the above.

04

Do you have least two (2) years of relevant experience working in a large, complex network environment? (This experience must be in addition to any years of experience used as an equivalency in question 3).

• Yes
• No

Required Question