IT Systems Engineer

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190766
Agency: Commission for the Blind
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM20
Position Number:: 60026452
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC05
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at Answer all application questions completely. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A résumé will NOT be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed State application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. VETERAN APPLICANTS: Per SC §1-1-550 Veterans Preference: To claim Veteran's Preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty at time of interview. You can include this documentation as an additional attachment with your application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or visually impaired leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind and visually impaired, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.


Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people's lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren't sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.
The IT Systems Engineer ensures the effective development, operation, and maintenance of information technology systems that meet organizational needs. The IT Systems Engineer plays a key role in analyzing requirements, designing solutions, testing functionality, and providing ongoing support. Additionally, the role ensures seamless collaboration with users, vendors, and internal teams, while delivering clear communication and technical documentation.

The responsibilities of the IT Systems Engineer include:

• Analyze business and user requirements to design IT system solutions that meet organizational goals.
• Develop, test, and implement IT systems, ensuring functionality and reliability.
• Monitor and maintain systems, troubleshooting issues and performing upgrades or enhancements as needed.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, status updates, and documentation.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports, status updates, and documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and other IT units to ensure seamless integration of technology and resources.
• Follow technical standards, best practices, and directions while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


State: A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Agency: A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment. Three years minimum experience with network and routing technologies. Two years minimum experience in network and firewall management. Three years of minimum experience in managing MS O365, Azure AD, and AD.

Preferred Qualifications


Up to date CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications are highly desirable. Experienced knowledge of information technology system analysis, design, testing and maintenance techniques. Experienced knowledge of computer or network hardware, software, operating systems, programming languages, or other information technology tools and resources. Ability to solve basic to moderately complex problems and apply critical thinking skills to needs or problems, both individually and as part of a team. Ability to prepare status reports and basic to moderately complex technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, staff members, and other IT units. Ability to follow technical directions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Additional Comments
The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days* of annual (vacation) leave per year,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement for employees hired outside of South Carolina,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

*Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
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.
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I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. Any misrepresentation will result in my disqualification from employment. I will complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. I further acknowledge that a resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications for the position.

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• No

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I understand this position is located in Columbia, SC, and if selected I would be required to work onsite at the primary location.

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• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification in either an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid environment?

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• No

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Do you have three years minimum experience with network and routing technologies?

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• No

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Do you have two years minimum experience in network and firewall management?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three years of minimum experience in managing MS O365, Azure AD, and AD.?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any up to date CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the questions above, please list the certification. If not, N/A.
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This position classification falls within the state's pay band TEC05 with a hiring range up to $92,920 dependent upon qualifications. If selected, would you accept an offer within this range?

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• No

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What are your salary requirements? Please be specific.
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How did you learn of this opportunity?

• Careers.sc.gov
• LinkedIn.com
• Handshake.com
• Current or former employee.
• Other

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If you selected Current/former employee or other source above, please provide details.
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