DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST -

Requisition No: 874277 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST -

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70025905 

Salary:  $49,063.82 ANNUALLY 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 

We Never Walk Alone

 WORKING TITLE: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

This is an open competitive advertisement for a Career Service position located at Homestead Correctional Institution in the Office of Information Technology.

The mission statement for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the Department's mission of ensuring public safety, providing effective supervision, and facilitating offender rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Field staff responsibilities below apply to most computer equipment (including personal computers), telecommunications and related software.
• Responsible for planning, designing, implementing and troubleshooting the local area networks and client/server architecture including connecting personal computers to the local area network, installing both client and server software products. Maintaining documentation related to the local area network and personal computers connected to the environment and troubleshooting problems.
• Responsible for installation and support of a statewide, wide area, or distributed systems network of computer equipment (hardware/software), including site surveys and installation planning, cabling and installation of equipment, and post-installation support and troubleshooting.
•  Responsible for installation and support of network computers, including setup and loading of software; and performing the technical role of system manager including functions of backup, recovery, troubleshooting.
• Coordinates with other DP areas of Corrections and other Agencies to solve any DP issues.
• Assist with the maintenance of inventory of Data Processing equipment in the Service Now
• Responsible for assisting with providing support for VoIP Phones and mobile devices
• Responsible for support of Education and Re-Entry Programs
• Provides on-call support

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Must have experience in IT and/ or educated in IT.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in English.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.