Junior System Administrator

Salary: $61,198.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2027009S
Agency: Winthrop University
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply go to ;br>Class Code:: AM19
Position Number:: 2027009S
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: TEC04
Hiring Range - Min.: $61,198.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The employee assigned to this position is expected to work a 7-1/2 hour shift, Monday through Friday. In addition, employee is expected to work outside regular business hours and on weekends for planned system maintenance or emergencies as necessary.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the System Administrator, the Junior System Administrator helps manage, monitor, and maintain the university's computing environment (on-premise and cloud-based).

• Assists in administering Windows server infrastructure, including physical, virtual and cloud-based systems.
• Monitors multiple environments on various servers and ensures proper operation.
• Assists in management of Directory Services, including user account management and data access management.
• Acts as back up to the System Administrator.
• Monitors the status and operations of data center infrastructure, including related network systems, console systems and peripheral equipment.
• Assists in managing storage infrastructure.
• Works with developers to troubleshoot problems on servers in all environments.
• Assists with integration of new code into production systems.
• Monitors Help Desk ticket-tracking system and responds as necessary.
• Assists in troubleshooting and restoring services by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults using established processes and procedures.
• Provides assistance and escalation when necessary.
• Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators and other IT professionals on various issues, including system design, limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces and maintenance.
• Documents system changes and provides written and oral reports when requested.
• Assists in the preparation of technical documentation and system diagrams.
• Researches new products and technologies and recommends purchases.
• Attends training and performs self-study to keep expertise current.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field and two years of experience or bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Proficiency with Windows environments.
• Experience managing virtual and cloud-based systems.
• Knowledge of information technology systems analysis, design, testing and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, networking, and other IT tools and resources.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve moderately complex problems.
• Ability to follow technical directions.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware.
• Experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience responding to cyber security incidents.

Additional Comments

Travel/Overtime Requirements: The employee assigned to this position is expected to work a 7-1/2 hour shift, Monday through Friday. In addition, employee is expected to work outside regular business hours and on weekends for planned system maintenance or emergencies as necessary.

Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $61,198 - $70,000; actual salary depends on qualifications.

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Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
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.