
Systems Engineer I / Systems Engineer I - 195109
Richland County, SCFull-time$81–84K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Systems Engineer I works in the South Carolina DMV’s Technology & Product Development / Configuration Management Department at its Blythewood headquarters. The role manages software configuration submissions, maintains code baselines and software libraries, and supports information-security incident response. The agency seeks a candidate with a computer science or related degree and relevant experience, or equivalent experience in place of the degree. Applicants must live within 40 miles of headquarters or relocate within the stated timeframe.
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Full job description
Do you have a passion for Information Technology? Can you manage multiple tasks concurrently? Then we may have the job for you! We aren’t looking for your “average” IT person. We need a cut above. The ideal candidate would be leader who can work across departments to service and support a variety of computer systems and peripherals. Here at the SCDMV we value teamwork, commitment, and excellent customer service. Come join us and find the keys to your future!
This position is in the Technology & Product Development / Configuration Management Department, at SCDMV Headquarters, Blythewood, SC.
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer I
- Manage software configuration management submissions. Process code submissions as required.
- Research and recommend enhancements to existing processes and library management software. Maintain source documentation and hardware baselines and coordinates updates with Network Administration and Software Development managers.
- Validate that the code baseline is kept current at all times to ensure that systems have the most current software code available.
- Team Lead for Configuration Management section of the department.
- Ensure that the agency's IT software / documentation library is kept current and in order so that agency employees have access to printed materials and software.
- Track the agency tickets and ensure they are kept current.
- Perform other duties as required.
- As a member of the information security incident response team (ISIRT), utilizes available network and software tools, DMV policies, processes and procedures to detect, identify, troubleshoot, isolate, and correct data/equipment/network related security issues.
- Assists other ISIRT team members and responds to emails. ISIRT team members will ensure the CIO and ISO are informed of all actions performed or needed.
- Documents incident on the tracking log.
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Agency Requirements
- Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.
Additional Requirements
- Experience with program source library management software in a client/server environment.
- Functional knowledge of Azure DevOps Server is preferred.
- Define, implement, monitor, and maintain source code (program and DB).
- Perform configuration audits (hardware and software) to ensure baseline conformity.
- Maintain the library management software and recommend improvements.
- Thorough knowledge of SDLC.
- Establish/maintain 3rd party software documentation and in-house libraries.
- Knowledge of SCSM or ServiceNow.
- Receives general guidance from the DMV Configuration Management Manager.
- Frequent evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
- Must reside within a 40-mile radius of the Department of Moter Vehicles Headquarters in Blythewood, S.C., or be willing to relocate within 12 months of hire (external hire) or 6 months of hire date (internal hire).
Agency Preferred
- Experience with source library management tools.
- Functional knowledge of Azure DevOps Server is preferred.
What’s in it for you? At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household
So, what are you waiting for? Come be a part of a fast-growing, dynamic agency, and join a team that offers an opportunity for accelerated professional growth!
Additional Comments
The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,509 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$81–84K/yr
- South Carolina median$104–171K/yr73 salary ranges
- US median$115–189K/yr8,786 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $82K, is 40% below the South Carolina median midpoint ($138K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in South Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 115 open Systems Engineer jobs in South Carolina and 11,509 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- GE Vernova18 open
- Oracle14 open
- The Boeing Company13 open
- Experience
- Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,502 postings).
- Education
- 4,294 of the 11,509 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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