9609 - IT - SCDPPPS - Information Systems Architect - Consultant
Location: Columbia SC - 100% Remote
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date - 19 Feb 2026
Work Location: Fully Remote
Candidate Location: No SC residency required. Open to candidates that currently live in Eastern time zone only.
The State of South Carolina is looking for an Information Systems Architect - Consultant (MS SCCM System Administrator)
Why is this position open: New position - SCDPPPS is looking to fulfill a skills gap for a Senior MS SCCM System Administrator.
Required skills
5+ years of experience in enterprise MECM/SCCM and MDT administration
5+ years of experience in Windows operating system, software, and image deployments & refreshes
Skilled in multiple OS image development & implementation
5+ years of experience in software update points (SUP) and WSUS integrations with SQL server configurations
Experience with active directory, ENTRA AD/ADDC HYBRID, M365 administration, Microsoft Intune (co-management) and ENTRA defender for endpoint (MDE) management
Preferred skills
The resource holds any of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Network+
Expert with windows infrastructure, logging, and event handling
Candidate must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of client settings, deployment strategies, and 3rd party software support
Expert of compliance settings, baselines, and client health
Expert with PowerShell, scripting, logon scripts, and logon optimizations
Expert with automated deployments of OS, drivers, GPOS, task sequences, etc.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- WORKS UNDER LIMITED SUPERVISION IN THE ADMINISTRATION, DESIGNING, DEPLOY, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, MONITORING AND SUPPORT OF AGENCY'S MDT AND MECM/SCCM INFRASTRUCTURE.
- ENSURE RELIABLE SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION, PATCHING, REPORTING, AND OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT (OSD).
- ANALYSIS OF AGENCY SOFTWARE VERSIONING FOR BUSINESS NEEDS, AS REQUIRED, AND LEADS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE
SPECIFICATIONS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS.
- CONFIGURE APPLICATIONS DEPLOYMENTS FOR ENDPOINT DEVICES TO MEET TECHINCAL REQUIREMENTS.
- IMPROVE ENDPOINT COMPLIANCE, SECURITY POSTURE, AND OPERTIONAL EFFICIENCY BASED ON TECHNICAL NEEDS.
- MONITOR PERFORMANCE OF MECM/SCCM INFRATRUCUTURE, EVENT LOGS, ANALYZE, AND PERFORM ROUTINE SECURITY PRACTICES AS
NEEDED.
- PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, DOCUMENTATION, AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER.
- UPDATES MDT AND MCM/SCCM ENVIRONMENT WITH SECURITY CONTROLS
- PARTICIPATES IN THE ENTRPRISE ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, MONITORING AND SUPPORT OF THE AGENCY'S ENDPOINT COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENTS, AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES.
- MAXIMIZE SECURITY CONTROLS USING INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.
- SUPPORTS AND ADHERES TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES.
- AWARENESS OF SECURITY COMPLIANCE CHANGES PROCESSES.
- IDENTIFIES RISKS AND COMMUNICATES RISKS TO THE CIO AND IT TEAM.
- DEVELOPS TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOLLOWING AGENCY POLICIES; CJIS SECURITY GUIDANCE; STATE SECURITY STANDARDS.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
-UNDERSTANDING OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INVENTORY
-SKILLED EXPERIENCE IN MECM/SCCM HIERARCHY (CAS, PRIMARY, SECONDARY SITES CONFIGURATIONS
-EXPERIENCED WITH BOUNDARY GROUPS, SITE SYSTEMS, DISTRIBUTION POINTS, AND CONTENT STRATEGY
-ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE IT TEAM, BUSINESS EMPLOYEES, AND VENDOR PARTNERS.
-GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH AVAILABILITY ENVIRONMENTS
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF HARDWARE PLATFORMS AND ABILITY TO TROUBLESHOOT, TEST DEPLOY, AND VALIDATE GLOBAL ISSUE RESOLUTIONS
- ADVANCED WITH DNS, DHCP, PXE, AND RELATED PROTOCOLS
- GOOD ORGANIZATION, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- PROACTIVE AND SELF-MOTIVATED
- SELF-MANAGEMENT ABILITIES
- ABILITY TO COMPLY WITH IT POLICIES, SOPS, DISASTER RECOVERY, BUSINESS CONTINUITY, AND INCIDENT RESPONSE REQUESTS
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF IMAGE TESTING, ISSUE TRACKING, SIGN OFF, AND INDUSTRY STANDARD SOE AND IMAGING TOOLS
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