Systems Engineer I - INTERNAL ONLY

The Citadel; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Tuition exchange

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Isle of Palms Beach Club

Swain Family Boat Center

Community service

Job summary

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking an internal Systems Engineer in the Information Technology Department to maintain and secure campus technology services for students, faculty, and staff.

The role emphasizes virtualization, cloud services (Azure/Entra ID), identity and access management, security controls, incident response, and mentoring of junior staff while collaborating with other IT units.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in computer system development and modification.
• Advanced understanding of IT infrastructure design, monitoring, testing, and maintenance, including physical and virtual server environments.
• Proficiency in computer and server hardware, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and scripting tools.
• Relevant certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/monitor storage and server infrastructure across virtual environments; patching, backups, DR, and performance tuning.
• Lead or support IT projects including migrations, hardware refreshes, and software deployments.
• Collaborate with departments to align technology solutions with goals.
• Administer Azure, Entra ID, and other cloud services; manage identity and access; ensure compliance.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Monitoring

Scripting

Virtualization

Cloud services

Education

Associate degree in computer science or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

Entra ID

Job description

*Please note, you must be a current Citadel employee to be considered for this role*

Job Responsibilities

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking an internal only, Systems Engineer in the Information Technology Department. The position plays a key part in delivering reliable technology services to students, faculty, and staff, while aligning with institutional goals and compliance requirements. In addition, this role is responsible for the following:

• Maintain/monitor storage both physical and virtual server infrastructure supporting academic and administrative systems; to include managing hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V) to ensure optimal performance, availability, and resource allocation across virtual environments. Responsibilities also include patching, backups, Disaster Recovery, and performance tuning of critical systems.
• Lead and/or support IT projects (system migrations, hardware refreshes, and software deployments).
• Collaborate with academic departments and administrative units to align technology solutions with institutional goals.
• Administers Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and other cloud-based services.
• Manages identity and access for students, faculty, and staff, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Microsoft 365.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other higher ed regulations. Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for resolving complex issues escalated from help desk or departmental IT staff. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate across IT units.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate’s degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Advanced understanding of IT infrastructure design, monitoring, testing, and maintenance, including physical and virtual server environments. Proficiency in computer and server hardware, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V), cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Entra ID), and scripting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, VMware) are preferred but not required.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.