Lead Cloud Administrator

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.

About the role

We are looking for solution-focused problem solvers who think critically and analytically, are organized and detail-oriented, and can prioritize and manage work independently. Dependable, focused, and able to exercise judgment and discretion, you will build effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

As a Lead Cloud Administrator on the Infrastructure Software team, 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for the support of Azure Cloud-based services (AD, SAML, and Intune), including on-premises services (AD, DNS, and DHCP).
• Directly support infrastructure systems/hardware assigned.
• Perform advanced administration tasks such as Azure AD and SAML, GPO’s, DHCP, DNS, application resources, and security and/or data isolation.
• Research new technologies and options, making written recommendations to upper management.
• Work closely with the team to ensure members are cross-trained on supported systems.
• Consult with hardware and software vendors to evaluate products and 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

Preferred:

• 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.

Schedule

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