Job Responsibilities

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking a Systems Engineer in the Information Technology Department.  The position plays a key part in delivering reliable technology services to students, faculty, and staff, while aligning with institutional goals and compliance requirements. In addition, this role is responsible for the following:

• Maintain/monitor storage both physical and virtual server infrastructure supporting academic and administrative systems; to include managing hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) to ensure optimal performance, availability, and resource allocation across virtual environments. Responsibilities also include patching, backups, Disaster Recovery, and performance tuning of critical systems.
• Lead and/or support IT projects (system migrations, hardware refreshes, and software deployments).
• Collaborate with academic departments and administrative units to align technology solutions with institutional goals.
• Administers Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and other cloud-based services.
• Manages identity and access for students, faculty, and staff, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Microsoft 365.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other higher ed regulations. Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for resolving complex issues escalated from help desk or departmental IT staff. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate across IT units.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Advanced understanding of IT infrastructure design, monitoring, testing, and maintenance, including physical and virtual server environments. Proficiency in computer and server hardware, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Entra ID), and scripting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, VMware) are preferred but not require.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more.  Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.