Summary
This job is for a Lead Cloud Administrator at the South Carolina Department of Revenue, where you'll guide a team in managing cloud services on Azure and on-site computer systems, fix technical problems, and suggest new tech improvements.
It's ideal for someone with strong IT experience who enjoys leading others, solving complex issues, and working independently in a supportive government environment.
The role offers flexible hours, remote work options, and opportunities for training and growth.
Full Job Description
Who we are:
At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play.
Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, training plans, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential.
Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.
Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.
We are looking for teammates who are:
- Solution-focused problem solvers who think critically and analytically
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage work independently
- Dependable, focused, and able to exercise judgment and discretion
- Strong communicators who build effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams
What you will do:
As a Lead Cloud Administrator, you will provide technical leadership for cloud and on-premises infrastructure, supporting Azure-based services, Windows environments, and core systems.
You will lead complex operations and support efforts, serving as a key resource for troubleshooting, system performance, and technical guidance.
Primary job duties include:
- Serving as technical lead for the support of Azure Cloud based services AD, SAML, and Entune, including on-premises services AD, DNS, and DHCP
- Directly supporting infrastructure systems/hardware assigned
- Performing advanced administrations tasks such as Azure AD and SAML, GPO’s DHCP, DNS, application resources, and security and/or data isolation
- Researching new technologies and options making written recommendations to upper management
- Working closely with the team to ensure members are cross trained on supported systems
- Consulting with hardware and software vendors to evaluate products and to identify solutions
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in information technology systems, computer science, or a related field and experience in information technology systems or a related area.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of Azure AD, Traditional Active Directory, SAML/SSO authentication, MS Cloud Admins Centers, Intune, MS Windows Workstation and Server OS, and Virtual environments
Additional Information
- EEO: 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.
- Training: Lead Cloud Administrators will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job
- Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week), Some weekend or night work may be required.
- Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
Ready to apply?
- Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
- You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
- Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
- Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.