Director of AI Solutions

The State of South Carolina Department of Public Health is looking for - Network Engineer-Consultant

Why is this position open : This is a new role that will assist with remediation efforts related to our recent agency split as well as work on agency initiatives to improve and optimize the agency infrastructure environment and tools.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is dedicated to helping people live healthy lives in healthy communities. With more than 2,500 employees in 70 offices across the State, S.C. DPH employs a diverse team who share a passion for making a difference doing rewarding work that touches people s lives every day.

Primary responsibilities will center on leading special projects under the direction of the OIT Operations Director, with a focus on infrastructure remediation following the agency split on July 1, 2024. This role will also support the implementation of IT best practices within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, the position will work closely with program area staff to provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, generate reports, implement system enhancements, and monitor operations in alignment with established IT security policies and standards.

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed. Candidates must also be able to form productive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all organizational levels.

WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)? If backfill Position

What separated the candidate, you initially selected from all the other resumes presented? This position will assist with remediation efforts related to our recent agency split as well as work on agency initiatives to improve and optimize the agency infrastructure environment and tools. Working in a team environment, the position will assist with supporting Office of Information Technology projects associated with Active directory Administration, scripting and automation, PowerShell, GPO, assisting with initiatives relative to the agency infrastructure / application separation, and with getting the agency s current server environment.

WHAT TYPES OF STAFFING CHALLENGES OR HEADACHES HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IN THE PAST?

• SUPPLIERS MISLEADING CONTRACTORS ON REMOTE WORK
• RESUMES THAT DON T MATCH WORK EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE POSTING.
• STATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO A TECHNOLOGY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED ON THE RESUME.
• CONTRACTOR TRYING TO CHANGE SCHEDULE ONCE HIRED
• CONTRACTOR TRYING TO CHANGE TO REMOTE WORK ONCE HIRED
• SUPPLIERS NOT ENSURING VISA IS VALID FOR DURATION OF PROJECT

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT : DPH has recently became a new agency formed July 1st, 2024 and inherited the original infrastructure environment from the original agency formally DHEC. Additional remediation efforts are required to get that environment into a segmented framework, splitting shared systems and environments with the other newly formed agency that was a part of DHEC, cleanup, and transition remaining pieces to be a part of DPH environment. Due to the volume of systems, interdependencies, servers, and various locations throughout the state, additional staff is needed to support the effort. The team will ensure systems are set up following industry best practices to ensure strategic initiatives and compliance with federal and state regulatory laws and ensure business continuity.

These positions will be a part of the team responsible for the implementation of this project. They will also be involved with supporting the day-to-day operations of the Agency s Server Hosting environment.

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks as needed.

POSITION : NETWORK ENGINEER-Consultant OPEN TO VISA TRANSFER? YES X NO

DURATION : 12 MONTHS POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION? YES

BILL RATE : $100 an hour PUBLIC SECTOR / GOV T EXPERIENCE REQUIRED? PREFERABLE

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)? Credit-7 year history; Criminal background check- 7 year history; E-Verify, Confidentiality Agreement, Drug-Free Affidavit, Business Associate Agreement

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Specific duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following :

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Preferred Skills

Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of equivalent experience.