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Cloud Architect

State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States


Key Qualifications

Experienced in designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure on premise and in the cloud

Knowledgeable in multi-tier systems, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and data management technologies

Strategic thinkers who evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable solutions

Collaborative technical leaders who work effectively with staff, stakeholders, and vendors

Responsibilities You will serve as an expert cloud architecture resource on the Infrastructure Hardware team, designing and providing production support for on premise software, hardware, and cloud infrastructure that support the agency’s strategic business initiatives.

Primary job duties include:

Providing technical management for network components to include installations, updates, configurations, and troubleshooting of firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, wireless, servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure

Providing architectural expertise and direction

Supplementing support and maintenance functions with a focus on infrastructure and cloud infrastructure design

Determining feasibility, cost, equipment needs, and time constraints/allocations for assigned projects

Making design recommendations for the entire network and creating detailed Visio diagrams

Providing knowledge transfer and training on supported systems to ensure business continuity

Developing compliance documentation for the network

Assisting network analysts in classifying information assets based on the data classification schema

Monitoring the status and effectiveness of controls and providing reportsAssisting auditors and security staff in reviewing network systems or processes to identify compliance related vulnerabilities

Participating in scan remediation, on-site reviews, penetration testing, and checking controls of network components

Analyzing network efficiency

Diagnoses and correcting network problems and monitoring and reporting on network traffic, usage, and performance

Researching new technologies with an emphasis on compatibility to our environment while providing the highest security possible providing guidance leading to solutions with our strategic initiatives

Education and Experience Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field and experience in business administration, computer science, mathematics, engineering, management information science, networking-telecommunications, and/or data processing in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment

OR

Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis

OR

Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Additional Requirements

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Valid driver’s license

Travel: This position requires the ability to travel to provide support for SCDOR district offices or data centers. This may include some overnight travel

On-Call: This position participates in a shared on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support as needed

At least three years of experience in cloud infrastructure design and implementation

Advanced experience in designing and implementing enterprise level infrastructure on premise

EEO Statement The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.

Hours

Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).

This position participates in a shared on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support as needed

Telework Schedule This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

Travel This position requires the ability to travel to provide support for SCDOR district offices or data centers. This may include some overnight travel.

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