Project Manager : Columbia, SC (Fully Onsite) only locals required

Position Title: Project Manager

Work Location: Columbia, SC (Fully Onsite)

Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Interview Process: 1 round, In Person

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Job Overview:

The Information Technology Security Specialist drives and promotes all aspects of information security. Collaborates with the IT Manager to recommend updates and configurations of networks, servers, software, and hardware, as well as manages user accounts, enforces policies, provides training, oversees privilege management, and supports incident response efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains complex information technology systems such as network infrastructure, firewalls, wired and wireless networks, data, Web and SQL Servers, Office 365 platform, SQL Databases, Commercial Databases, hardware and software, network backup solutions and strategies, email filtering technology, active directory, group policies, file permissions, enterprise anti-virus solutions, equipment and infrastructure through disparate interfaces. Monitors network and equipment performance, security and capacity.
• Monitors network equipment performance, security and capacity.
• Provides direction tot eh agency on the most strategic uses of technology to support agency activities and provides technical direction to the agency in the selection, installation and application of computer hardware and software and in the design of voice and data networks.
• Manages and Administers the Information Technology budget, the CIO IT plan and agency IT procurement
• Develops, implements, and administers policies to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of a department s data resources and automated system component. This is accomplished by implementing and maintaining a reliable data backup solution and implementing sound security procedures to protect network resources and data.
• Serves as system administrator of the Gateway Galaxy POS system, assuring the software and hardware are updated and functioning properly and SQL database is securely maintained and backed up.
• Acts as Policy Champion for State Division of Information Technology and Cyberforce Security.
• Other Duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• 2 years Audio Visual Experience
• 2 years IT Network experience
• 2 years help desk experience, including Tier I and Tier 2 support for resolving breaks/fix issues timely/effectively
• 2 years maintaining/managing access to network resources, user, accounts, and peripheral devices
• 2 years experience ensuring continuity of IT operations while providing stable support structure while evaluates longer-term strategy and technical needs

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management experience