IT Systems Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00475PO26 Job Family Information Technology Job Function Software Engineering USC Market Title Software Engineer Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133342 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) IT Systems Engineer Campus School of Medicine Greenville Work County Greenville College/Division School of Medicine Greenville Department SOMG IT State Pay Range T06 USC Market Range MRJ - $76,904 $96,130 $115,356 Anticipated Hiring Range $77,000 - $90,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Information Technology

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is seeking to hire an IT Systems Engineer.

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager of the School of Medicine, the Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting equipment in a mixed environment (including Mac, Windows and other platforms), from design through implementation and support. The Systems Engineer performs a wide variety of installation, configuration and upgrading of workstations, servers and related hardware for USC School of Medicine Greenville (USCSOMG). Will work directly with the Office of Education, Assessment, Student Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Finance and Academic affairs and will interface directly with students, Faculty and staff of both the USCSOMG and the partners in the Health Sciences Center.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Jamf management and implementation experience Security administration experience or other technical skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possesses an understanding of computer engineering, complex system development methods, system testing practices, information technology equipment and procedures, production schedules and information technology uses, as well as proficiency with databases and SQL.
• Applies relevant specialized engineering experience, advanced certifications (including CCNA, MCSE, and MCITP), demonstrated skills in IT installation, programming, and system maintenance, and knowledge of VMware virtualization technology to support technical operations and initiatives.
• Manages multiple complex projects, including those involving interdisciplinary teams; plans, organizes, and reviews the work of administrative and technical staff; and develops, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of administrative policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with operators and end customers; demonstrates commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and guiding principles of USCSOM Greenville/GHS in setting priorities and conducting work; promotes teamwork, self-awareness, professionalism, open and transparent communication, and servant/conscious leadership; proactively applies training, experience, knowledge, and skills to address emerging institutional needs; and fosters a welcoming work environment, positive institutional culture, and respect for others.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develop Systems:

Coordinates system development tasks to include design, integration and formal testing. Communicates with stakeholders to identify what they want a system to accomplish. Performs task such as VMware administration where the Systems Engineer deploys and manages components required for the VMware virtual environment including vCenter, virtual servers and appliances. Deploys and manages hardware used in the environment including: physical servers (Cisco and HP), storage (NetApp and HP), hyperconverged solutions (Nutanix) . Deploys and manages virtual servers including: Windows Server 2022 and 2025; Linux; and virtual appliances. Management of migration from virtual desktop environments. The Systems Engineer creates and updates base images (Horizon View), create and updates application layers (App Volumes), maintains and troubleshoots user profiles (UEM). Deploys and manages servers, server applications, storage, and backups for the Simulation iQ system used by the Simulation Center. Creates and maintains Azure Power Automate tasks.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Test Systems:

Oversees and test new systems to ensure that it accomplishes what it is supposed to. Regularly tests existing systems. Develops and completes actions in system specifications related to technical and logistical requirements.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Maintain Systems:

Creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation of systems, monitors its operation, and troubleshoot problems that arise keeping the system running smoothly. As a Systems Engineer, provides support to users of a system. Oversees Database administration - MS SQL Server and MySQL , system administration for Web Help Desk, PaperCut Print Management, Active Directory User Management System (ADUMS), Palo Alto Firewall, MS Teams, Olympus Net Image Server, Asset Panda, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jamf, and Meraki/Cisco Cloud Control. Manages Unitrends backup appliance and MDM configurations in Jamf. Requests, installs, and updates SSL certificates.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Support services:

Provide tier I and Tier II help desk support, related to Hardware (Windows PCs, Macs, printers, phones, tablets), Software, Virtual desktops, Simulation IQ. End user equipment setup and support.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned with back up support as needed across the team:

Duties related to the IT environment and to support the IT team and the School of Medicine faculty and staff.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/23/2026 Job Close Date 07/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 1, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents