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Position Information Position Type Staff Augmentation Hours/Week 40 Billing Type Hourly Shift Day Projected Start Date 12/01/2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Projected End Date/Duration 12 Months from projected start date End Time 5:00 PM Bid Limit Per Vendor 2 Number of Positions 1 Desired Career Level Experienced Non-manager Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree Weekend None Position Location Address 300A Outlet Pointe Blvd City Columbia State South Carolina Zip 29210 Country UNITED STATES Requirements Travel Required Yes Security Required Yes Onboarding Category Travel Comments: Travel to SCDOR satellite offices roughly two times per year The following are required for bid submission: • Resume • R2R • Cover Letter • Meets Work Location Position Description Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Posting attachments should be named as AttachmentName_PostingID_LastName_FirstName. Ex: Resume_1234_Last_First, RTR_1234_Last_First, Coversheet_1234_Last_First Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina is looking for a Software Architect - Consultant Why is this position open: Rebid for an incumbent currently in the position. Will close to submissions on October 26th, 2026, 5:00PM EST. Interview Process: 1 Round of Onsite Interviews Duration of the Contract: 12 Months Possibility for Extension: Yes Work Location: Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite per Week Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed. Scope of the project: The intent of this work order is to supplement the DOR Miscellaneous Applications Section focusing on design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise application solutions. This individual will need to work with various business and technology groups to understand requirements for each area of the organization. Design documentation will need to be produced documenting final deployment details along with support procedures as needed. Architectural technical and documentation skills are equally important for this position. Under general supervision, the contractor will serve as an Architect responsible for the development and maintenance of architecture models for large-scale enterprise web applications. The contractor designs component structures and relationships, builds architecture framework, utilizes development application technologies such as services-oriented architecture (SOA), workflow engines, and business rules engines to build secure high-performance, and maintainable application architectures. The contractor serves as a senior development consultant to application and systems analysts in the design of application components within the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC). The contractor also works with senior analysts to develop architecture frameworks for responsible programs. Under general supervision, the contractor will serve as an engineer reporting directly to a functional manager. Contractor will be a team member that ensures the stability and integrity of data, and server services through monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server infrastructure. This individual has 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared with the group. Pre-employment Checks At a minimum, Suppliers will run: • Nationwide criminal history check, which must include Federal, State, and County records for the states (or countries if applicable) where the Supplier's employee has resided in the past seven years • Credit history check • E-Verify in compliance with FAR E-Verify clause FAR 52.222-54, Employment Verification. As proof of enrollment, Supplier will provide UGU a copy of its "Maintain Company” page from E-Verify. All hired contractors will have their South Carolina tax history checked. Contractors must be current on filings and payments. Daily Duties / Responsibilities: Non-Technical - Effectively interact and communicate with peer to Director-level IT professionals. - Provide feedback to team regarding product issues, enhancements and new features. - Must have initiative, drive and be a self-starter. - Ability to ask pertinent questions of others. - Proactively seek to identify, communicate and implement process related improvements. - Effectively manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and able to provide periodic status updates to key stakeholders - Collaborate extensively with peers and management to resolve client issues while actively contributing to a growing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients. - Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively manage the resolution of all issues within accepted service levels. This includes ownership of the data entered into the Helpdesk system and appropriately updating both client and appropriate employees of status of all issues on a timely basis. - Good customer skills, be attentive to detail, and responsive to customer tickets. Technical - Analyze project requirements and recommend techniques, tools, and methodologies to achieve goals - Document the system design and detailed technical specifications required for new applications to be developed, including workflow models, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, component diagrams, deployment diagrams, and other systems documentation - Consult with technical support, network administration, and database administration areas to ensure coherent total design of the system and to resolve any technology issues - Design enterprise applications to run in a highly secured multi-firewall DISA STIG environment - Develop web, desktop, and console applications with C#/.NET 10 - Develop penetration testing tools and systems with C#/.NET 10 - Develop automated JIT provisioning (JITP) for user onboarding and offboarding - Implement application hardening and data protection for secured server deployments - Work with open source and enterprise penetration testing tools to test complete systems and deliver fully documented penetration testing reports - Fully test and debug all applications prior to use in a production environment - Provide support to all users during the User Acceptance Testing phase - Provide technical guidance and mentoring for vulnerability analysis and remediation of key systems. - Serve as reviewer for a structured process review for each phase of the software development lifecycle for web applications to verify standards are followed and advise where standards are not - Prepare progress reports and keep management and business users informed - Develop and maintain architecture models that support the operations of enterprise applications - Build architecture framework based on thorough understanding of enterprise core business processes and stakeholder requirements. - Serve as senior consultant to applications and systems analysts in the design and development of application components within architectural framework - Develop workaround solutions as appropriate. - Perform equipment and software upgrades - Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products - Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers - Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): • 11+ Years of Experience with C#, .NET Development • 11+ Years of Experience with Penetration Testing • 10+ Years of Experience with State Government • 11+ Years of Experience with Full Stack MVC Web Development • 11+ Years of Experience with Secure database design and administration • 11+ Years of Experience with Active Directory programming • 11+ Years of Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): • Experience with Projects involving PCI/ NIST/Pub1075 security implementations and / or audits. • Experience with Projects involving DISA STIG • Firewalls and Load Balancers • Vulnerability Remediation • Azure DevOps Required Education/Certifications: • A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field Preferred Education/Certifications: • Penetration Testing Certifications • Microsoft/Azure Certifications • CompTIA Security+ Additional Skills • Verbal Communication Skills (8-10 years) • Written Communication Skills (8-10 years) • Working in team development environment (6-8 years) Required Skills Skill Type Skill Name 11+ Years of Experience with C#, .NET Development 11+ Years of Experience with Penetration Testing 10+ Years of Experience with State Government 11+ Years of Experience with Full Stack MVC Web Development 11+ Years of Experience with Secure database design and administration 11+ Years of Experience with Active Directory programming 11+ Years of Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field Preferred Skills Skill Type Skill Name Experience with Projects involving PCI/ NIST/Pub1075 security implementations and / or audits. Experience with Projects involving DISA STIG Firewalls and Load Balancers Vulnerability Remediation Azure DevOps At Least 1 of the following Certifications: Penetration Testing Certifications, Microsoft/Azure Certifications, CompTIA Security+ Attachment: Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor Request Team Size: 3 Dress Code: Business Casual Primary Work Location: 300 A Outlet Point Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210 Secondary Work Location: None # of Openings : 1 How Many resumes do you want to review at one time? ALL Company / Department Culture The SC Dept. of Revenue is among the most sought-after agency in the state sector for contractors due to our reputation for accomplishing highly complex technology in a multi-layer secured environment. We are known for requiring skilled and professional workers that can get the job done well and on time. Our team is creative and hardworking. The DOR technology division implements technology using effective methodology and procedures, and we appreciate the insights and best practices that contractors bring with them. Company Culture: A strong and healthy organizational culture will drive our efforts and lead to success for all stakeholders. SCDOR strives to exemplify a culture that embodies: • Excellence demonstrated by focusing on proactive customer service. • Open Communication demonstrated through vibrant two-way communication with stakeholders. • Functional Security demonstrated through the protection of taxpayer information. • Leadership demonstrated by modeling integrity, ethical behavior, and the highest standards of conduct. • Visionary and Innovative planning and problem solving. • Ownership of problems by taking responsibility for actions and performance. • Accountability demonstrated through performance metrics and evaluations. • Collaboration among teams for everyday process improvement. • Empowering Employees to make a positive difference by enhancing their skills and knowledge, as well as recognizing their contributions. • Professionalism demonstrated by competent, resourceful, accountable, and courteous employees. Why I enjoy working here: • Ability to make a difference. • Access to challenging opportunities. • Healthy work/family balance. Why is this position open This is a 3-year reposting for an existing contractor position. The incumbent contractor is likely to reapply. Scope of the project: The intent of this work order is to supplement the DOR Miscellaneous Applications Section focusing on design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise application solutions. This individual will need to work with various business and technology groups to understand requirements for each area of the organization. Design documentation will need to be produced documenting final deployment details along with support procedures as needed. Architectural technical and documentation skills are equally important for this position. Under general supervision, the contractor will serve as an Architect responsible for the development and maintenance of architecture models for large-scale enterprise web applications. The contractor designs component structures and relationships, builds architecture framework, utilizes development application technologies such as services-oriented architecture (SOA), workflow engines, and business rules engines to build secure high-performance, and maintainable application architectures. The contractor serves as a senior development consultant to application and systems analysts in the design of application components within the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC). The contractor also works with senior analysts to develop architecture frameworks for responsible programs. Under general supervision, the contractor will serve as an engineer reporting directly to a functional manager. Contractor will be a team member that ensures the stability and integrity of data, and server services through monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server infrastructure. This individual has 24/7 on-call responsibilities shared with the group. Pre-employment Checks At a minimum, Suppliers will run: • Nationwide criminal history check, which must include Federal, State, and County records for the states (or countries if applicable) where the Supplier's employee has resided in the past seven years • Credit history check • E-Verify in compliance with FAR E-Verify clause FAR 52.222-54, Employment Verification. As proof of enrollment, Supplier will provide UGU a copy of its "Maintain Company” page from E-Verify. All hired contractors will have their South Carolina tax history checked. Contractors must be current on filings and payments. Daily Duties / Responsibilities: Non-Technical • Effectively interact and communicate with peer to Director-level IT professionals. • Provide feedback to team regarding product issues, enhancements and new features. • Must have initiative, drive and be a self-starter. • Ability to ask pertinent questions of others. • Proactively seek to identify, communicate and implement process related improvements. • Effectively manage multiple tasks and activities concurrently and able to provide periodic status updates to key stakeholders • Collaborate extensively with peers and management to resolve client issues while actively contributing to a growing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients. • Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively manage the resolution of all issues within accepted service levels. This includes ownership of the data entered into the Helpdesk system and appropriately updating both client and appropriate employees of status of all issues on a timely basis. • Good customer skills, be attentive to detail, and responsive to customer tickets. Technical • Analyze project requirements and recommend techniques, tools, and methodologies to achieve goals • Document the system design and detailed technical specifications required for new applications to be developed, including workflow models, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, component diagrams, deployment diagrams, and other systems documentation • Consult with technical support, network administration, and database administration areas to ensure coherent total design of the system and to resolve any technology issues • Design enterprise applications to run in a highly secured multi-firewall DISA STIG environment • Develop web, desktop, and console applications with C#/.NET 10 • Develop penetration testing tools and systems with C#/.NET 10 • Develop automated JIT provisioning (JITP) for user onboarding and offboarding • Implement application hardening and data protection for secured server deployments • Work with open source and enterprise penetration testing tools to test complete systems and deliver fully documented penetration testing reports • Fully test and debug all applications prior to use in a production environment • Provide support to all users during the User Acceptance Testing phase • Provide technical guidance and mentoring for vulnerability analysis and remediation of key systems. • Serve as reviewer for a structured process review for each phase of the software development lifecycle for web applications to verify standards are followed and advise where standards are not • Prepare progress reports and keep management and business users informed • Develop and maintain architecture models that support the operations of enterprise applications • Build architecture framework based on thorough understanding of enterprise core business processes and stakeholder requirements. • Serve as senior consultant to applications and systems analysts in the design and development of application components within architectural framework • Develop workaround solutions as appropriate. • Perform equipment and software upgrades • Maintain familiarity with current computer and network products • Adhere to corporate information security guidelines and promote information security among coworkers • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Skills (rank in order of Importance): • 11+ Years of Experience with C#, .NET Development • 11+ Years of Experience with Penetration Testing • 10+ Years of Experience with State Government • 11+ Years of Experience with Full Stack MVC Web Development Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance): • Experience with Projects involving PCI/ NIST/Pub1075 security implementations and / or audits. • Experience with Projects involving DISA STIG • Firewalls and Load Balancers • Vulnerability Remediation • 11+ Years of Experience with Secure database design and administration • 11+ Years of Experience with Active Directory programming • 11+ Years of Experience with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery • Azure DevOps Required Education/Certifications: • A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field Preferred Education/Certifications: • Penetration Testing Certifications • Microsoft/Azure Certifications • CompTIA Security+ Additional Skills • Verbal Communication Skills (8-10 years) • Written Communication Skills (8-10 years) • Working in team development environment (6-8 years) By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. 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Position Type
Staff Augmentation
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Projected Start Date
Projected End Date/Duration
12 Months from projected start date
Bid Limit Per Vendor
Number of Positions
Desired Career Level
Experienced Non-manager
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Position Location
300A Outlet Pointe Blvd
South Carolina
Travel Required
Security Required
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Travel Comments: Travel to SCDOR satellite offices roughly two times per year
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Meets Work Location
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Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.

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