Senior Network Administrator – 60020547

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Administration’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS), is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to maintain and enhance the state’s network infrastructure in a large, complex environment. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices, monitor performance, and document changes across multiple agencies.

This on-site role in Columbia requires strong routing, switching, and security expertise, along with project coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field; experience may substitute degree.
• At least four years in a large, complex network environment.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN/MAN and data transport such as MPLS and Metro Ethernet.
• Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and TCP/IP; VLANs; 802.1q.
• VoIP design and security/compliance standards (NIST, PCI, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and troubleshoot network devices and OSs per best practices.
• Peer review network configuration changes by other engineers.
• Troubleshoot switching/routing issues across the network.
• Monitor performance and utilization with available tools.
• Maintain documentation and Visio drawings for migrations.
• Collaborate with project management on network projects and budgets.
• Assess feasibility, costs, and timelines for projects.

Skills

LAN/WAN/MAN knowledge

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

TCP/IP, VLANs, 802.1q

VoIP design and support

NIST security standards

PCI/HIPAA compliance

CJIS certification readiness

Multi-project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to Information Technology

Tools

SolarWinds

Network Access Control (NAC)

Cisco CCNP or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $67,728.00 – $121,890.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE – Full-Time

Job Number: 193311

Agency: Department of Administration

Division: Office of Technology and Information Services

Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: AM75

Position Number:: 60020547

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)

Pay Grade: TEC05

Hiring Range – Min.: $67,728.00

Hiring Range – Max.: $95,000.00

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment apply online.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This posting is for internal candidates only.

Senior Network Administrator The Department of Administration’s Office of Technology and Information Services is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to join our team. The 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 our internal and external customers/users technology designs, installations, modifications and troubleshooting requests while adhering to agency and state policies. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining network devices operating systems and their performance. They will maintain detailed documentation and keep the Director of Network Services up to date on all issues within the network. If you are 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, South Carolina.

Responsibilities of the Senior Network Administrator:

• Using industry best practices, install, configure and troubleshoot network devices and their operating systems.
• Perform peer review of network configuration changes to be made by other Network Engineers.
• Troubleshoot switching and routing issues across the network.
• Implement, optimize and troubleshoot routing and tunneling protocols across the network.
• Support network connectivity for cloud and DR networks.
• Monitor network performance and utilization with available tools to ensure that the network remains healthy and 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 detailed documentation in order to ensure Network Services employees are kept up to date with changes to the network infrastructure.
• Create and maintain Visio drawings and narrative descriptions of the network for each state agency migration.
• Work with the Division of Technology Operations Project Management to ensure accurate network project documentation.
• Provide technical expertise in project meetings and continued project efforts.
• Assist with the development of network project plans.
• Determine feasibility, cost, equipment needs and time constraints/allocations for network projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 four (4) years of relevant experience working in a large, complex network environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, MAN and data transport such as MPLS and Metro Ethernet;
• Knowledge of 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;
• compliance requirements such as PCI and HIPPA.
• Skilled in working on large, complex networks with more than 500 routers/switches/encryption devices;
• managing multiple connections to service providers;
• managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing both verbal and written methods;
• work multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Cisco CCNP or comparable experience.
• Must obtain and maintain CJIS certification.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
• Position reauires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires frequent lifting upto 50 lbs.
• Position requires up-to-date certifications.
• Position required to report to work during emergency situations 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 and provide a home telephone number.

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.

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.

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.

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.
• 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
• State Optional Retirement Program

*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.