Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Central Office, 2414 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***

As the Network Administrator, working under minimal supervision, you will provide technical assistance, setup, and support for DMH approved WAN hardware and software. Support staff involved in VOIP, Emergency Department Video Conferencing, Community Video Conferencing and assist with School Based Video Conferencing.

Responsibilities for this Network Administrator include but are not limited to:

Primary contact for overall WAN support and troubleshooting.
Installs, configures, and maintains WAN routers.
Installs, configures, and maintains WAN switches.
Participates in system configuration, coordination, and equipment installation for VOIP.
Troubleshoot the WAN utilizing Optivity and Solarwinds applications to monitor the networks.
Assists in Endpoint Security and Web Filtering administration.
Communicates information from Network Services to various levels of Staff in DMH.
Manages, monitors, and maintains MAC OS X devices.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A four-year degree in computer science or equivalent experience in data and video communications systems and design, installation, operation, repair, or marketing or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have a knowledge of communication or information systems, voice, and data networking. Knowledge of hardware and software systems setup and connectivity. Knowledge and technical expertise of implementing network security. Must be able to work some nights/weekends and travel. Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

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

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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