IT Technician

University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, CDL Driver's License, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Employee Benefits, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Internet Security, Operational Support, Reporting Dashboards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Search Technology, Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
5 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP01315PO26 Job Code Title IT Technician II Advertised Title IT Technician Campus Columbia College/Division College of Engineering and Computing Department CEC College of Engineering and Computing Salary $30 per hour Location of Vacancy Swearingen Building Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm. Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college.

Job Search Category Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) is seeking a temporary hire to support operations within the Carolina Enclave for Secure Research (CESR), a controlled research environment that enables compliance with federal cybersecurity and data protection requirements. This position will assist CESR staff with day-to-day operational tasks that ensure secure, efficient user access and system management. The employee will also increases the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our processes and technology through automation, observability, and modern engineering practices by designing tools, workflows, and systems that improve visibility, streamline operations, and enhance the resilience of services through use of APIs, scripting, and data integrations to build dashboards, monitoring, and reporting that support configuration management, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

  • Position requires a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field. Experience maybe substituted for the required education.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Proposed End Date Job Open Date 07/07/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must provide detailed work history.

This position is open until filled. 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.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209081 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Position Attributes

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems or related field; or equivalency?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

About the Company

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University of South Carolina