IT Experience SLA Cybersecurity Intune Computer Science Business Administration Tech
Requirement id 159348
Job title Tech Lead
Job location in Columbia, SC
Skills required IT Experience, IT Environment, SLA, Cybersecurity Intune Computer Science Bu
Open Date 16-Oct-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 12 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Tech Lead: IT Experience, IT Environment, SLA, Cybersecurity Intune Computer Science Bu
Start date : 11/30/2026
End Date : 12 Months from projected start date
Submission deadline : 10/23/2026 5:00:00 PM
Client info: STO
Note:
*Interview Process: 1 Virtual Interview followed by 1 Onsite Interview with a guided questionnaire to complete after the interview, 1 Final Onsite Interview with Senior Leadership
*Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.
*Work Location: Fully Onsite
Description:
The State Treasurers Office safeguards and manages South Carolinas public funds, so the work carries real public impact and high standards for security and accountability. The IT Division is a small, collaborative team working in a modern, largely cloud-based environment. Infrastructure is delivered through a managed service partner, allowing this role to focus on engaged oversight, strategy, security, service delivery, project management, and vendor performance/accountability. The IT team focuses on
delivering consistent, high-touch experience to every user, from front-line staff to executive leadership.
The Assistant IT Director is a member of the IT leadership team and the agencys Information Security Team, with direct exposure to senior and executive staff. This position will be delegated both leadership and tactical responsibilities – all leadership roles are considered working managers with the willingness to roll up their sleeves and tackle any challenge.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a clear path to a full-time(FTE) state position, including full state benefits (retirement, health insurance, and paid state holidays). This is a 5 days onsite role with a downtown Columbia, SC location.
Why is this position open (new role, increased workload, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
New role open due to an internal promotion. This interim role will be contract-to-hire for the right candidate.
Scope of the project:
Contract-to-hire placement of a senior IT leader to serve as second-in-command of the STO IT Division, with intent to convert to a full-time state position upon successful completion of the contract period. This role will oversee IT operations in coordination with the IT Operations Manager, who will report to this position and manage daily operations; oversee managed-service and shared-services vendor relationships; and
support the agencys cybersecurity and compliance programs in a regulated financial environment.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
- Oversee infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers, holding vendors to performance and accountability standards.
- Serve as primary operations liaison to statewide shared-services providers.
- Participate in the agencys Information Security Team, including incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and remediation.
- Support access control reviews, audits, and policy compliance.
- Oversee enterprise system integrations with the States SAP environment, financial institutions, and third-party systems.
- Track contract renewals, assist with procurement and budget monitoring, annual audit and reporting, and contribute to long-range technology planning.
- Supervise, develop, and direct IT staff as a member of the IT Division leadership
team.
- Monitor and perform occasional rotating after-hours work to address incidents,
support system maintenance, and meet deadlines.
Work Mode (Hybrid, Onsite, Remote):
Onsite – 1200 Senate Street, Columbia, SC; Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance):
- 6+ years of progressive IT experience managing complex information technology functions
- 3+ years of full-time supervisory exp
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159348 while calling.
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