IT Manager I — Cloud & Security Services Lead

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave 15 days/year

Sick leave 15 days/year

Paid holidays 13 per year

Parental leave

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an IT Manager I to lead Server and Cloud Services Administration, including the Microsoft 365 platform and on-premises infrastructure. The role focuses on uptime, security, and strategic IT modernization to support the agency’s mission.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and experience in IT, telecommunications, data processing, or related fields. Valid driver's license and field work readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading IT operations and cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and IT governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Server and Cloud Services Administration for agency IT, ensuring uptime and security.
• Coordinate with executive leadership to implement strategic IT solutions.
• Oversee identity management, hybrid integration, and Microsoft licensing.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce security policies and procedures.
• Monitor, report on project progress, and manage service catalogs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

MS MECM

Active Directory

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an IT Manager I to lead Server and Cloud Services Administration, including the Microsoft 365 platform and on-premises infrastructure. The role focuses on uptime, security, and strategic IT modernization to support the agency’s mission.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and experience in IT, telecommunications, data processing, or related fields. Valid driver's license and field work readiness are expected.