State of South Carolina
State of South Carolina

Junior Windows System Administrator - 60020784

Richland, SC, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $52,100.00 - 88,600.00 per year
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Skills

  • Project Management
  • Performance Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Release Management
  • Server Administration
  • Agile
  • Professional Development
  • Organizational Structure
  • Data Security
  • System Monitoring
  • Server Hardware
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Backup
  • File Systems
  • Information Security
  • Information Assurance
  • Customer Support
  • Microsoft
  • Incident Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Training
  • Technical Support
  • Help Desk
  • IT Service Management
  • Microsoft Windows Server Administration
  • Group Policy
  • Management
  • GPO
  • Supervision
  • Research
  • Collaboration
  • SAP BASIS
  • Oracle Linux
  • Telecommuting
  • Health Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Recruiting
  • Cloud Computing
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Servers
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Windows PowerShell
  • ADA

Summary

Salary: $52,100.00 - $88,600.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190612
Agency: Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AM19
Position Number:: 60020784
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC04
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,100.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $62,100.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) is looking for a Windows and Microsoft 365 Administrator to assist senior staff in the deployment, management, and securing of Windows Servers, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 tenant. The ideal candidate is someone with some experience in Windows workstation and/or server management with a desire to continue learning and growing in a fast-paced, agile environment, as well as an understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 Admin Center. The applicant must be able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments while carrying out the agency's mission under limited supervision. The RFA's mission is to provide insightful research, analysis, and resources to facilitate informed policy decisions and administration of services.

Benefits offered for eligible employees include flexible schedules, professional development, and training. For more information about the RFA and the services we provide visit our website at ;/strong>.

This position is a Junior System Administrator and will work directly with the Senior M365/Windows Administrator to assist in providing technical support, ensuring security best practices are followed, managing patching, implementing configuration changes, completing new deployments, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of the Junior System Administrator:

  • Under supervision of the Senior staff, assists in managing, securing, and configuring the Microsoft M365 product suite for RFA via the Admin Center, including, but not limited to, Exchange, Teams, One Drive, SharePoint, and lntune/Auto Pilot. Assists in managing and maintaining the organizational structure in Active Directory and Group Policy. Works with the security team to keep the M365 security settings up to the latest security standards.
  • Accesses and uses data to fulfill authorized job duties or activities for the State, in adherence to policies and guidelines pertaining to data protection. Reports actual or suspected breaches or vulnerabilities in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data to the appropriate authorities.
  • Under supervision of senior staff, maintains, updates, configures, analyzes, and troubleshoots M365 and Window Server system issues. Performs daily system monitoring, verifies the integrity and availability of server hardware and software, maintains server processes, and verifies completion of scheduled jobs. Documents and maintains work in compliance with state information security policies or directives.
  • Under supervision of senior staff, assists in performing RFA system backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up according to customer or agency requirements.
  • Ensures rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer support services for individuals. Assists in managing Microsoft Defender along with senior staff and the Security Engineer to ensure that they are configured properly and operational, including sending notifications to the appropriate staff. Serves as a team member for incident response and disaster recovery. Keeps up to date with the latest version of these plans and any necessary training to fulfill this role.
  • Assists in providing end user support to RFA staff. Utilizes Help Desk software to prioritize, track, and document issues and remediation steps. Details and documents processes and procedures to help with problem diagnosis and resolution. Evaluates and prioritizes user-reported issues to ensure RFA IT services are completed on a timely basis and service interruptions are minimal.
  • Performs other IT duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment. An associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field may be substitute for the required experience.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to 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 Agency 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 Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Services to be performed on site or at remote locations within the Midland's area.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, including Exchange Online, lntune, Entra, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with Windows Server Administration, including patching, monitoring, and basic server role configuration.
  • Experience working with Active Directory and Group Policy, including user/group management and troubleshooting GPO inheritance and application.
  • Experience with PowerShell.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with limited supervision.
  • Comfortable learning new technologies and troubleshooting unfamiliar systems through research, experimentation, and collaboration with senior staff.
  • Desire to grow by expanding knowledge and skillset.

Additional Comments
The SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office 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.

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 nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
  1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
  2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  3. 15 days sick leave per year
  4. 13 paid holidays
  5. Paid Parental Leave
  6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
  7. Retirement benefit choices *
    1. State Retirement Plan
    2. 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.
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.
01

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

Do you possess at least a high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment? (An associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.)
  • Yes
  • No

03

Have you managed Windows workstations or servers in a professional environment?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If so, briefly describe your experience.
05

Have you managed Active Directory Objects (users, groups, computers) in a professional environment?
  • Yes
  • No

06

If so, briefly describe your experience.
07

What areas of the Microsoft 365 Admin Center have you worked with (Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, Entra)?
08

What is your experience using PowerShell for administration tasks?
09

Are you comfortable learning new technologies independently?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Are you able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. with or without (ADA) accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No

11

How did you hear about this position?
  • SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • A current employee
  • A former employee
  • Other (please specify below)

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