DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

Requisition No: 866104 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70027886 

Salary:  $49,063.82 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST

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

The mission of the Office of Information Technology at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that support the department's operations and strategic goals.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Multi-Site Computer Support: Provide comprehensive support for computer systems across multiple sites, including major institutions, probation & parole offices, community facilities, and regional offices.
• Network Planning and Troubleshooting: Plan, design, implement, and troubleshoot local area networks and client/server architecture, including connecting personal computers and installing software products.
• Statewide Network Installation: Oversee the installation and support of a statewide network, including site surveys, installation planning, data circuit management, and coordination with contractors.
• System Management and Support: Install and support network computers, perform system manager functions such as backup, recovery, and troubleshooting, and maintain documentation for local area networks.
• Help Desk and Inventory Management: Provide general Data Processing (DP)/Help Desk support, assist with maintaining inventory of DP equipment, and coordinate with other DP areas and agencies to resolve issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of distributed processing operations, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer systems analysis. Ability to process information logically and solve problems.
• Ability to develop training programs related to distributed processing operations and procedures. Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

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’s license.
• Must have at least one (1) year of IT experience.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.