SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60068892

Requisition No: 868251 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60068892

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60068892 

Salary:  $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2026 

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This is an Internal Opportunity

The Office of Information Technology Services is looking for an Advanced Server Administrator to join our team.  This position is located at the DCF PENSACOLA HQ in Pensacola with the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS)

 REQUIREMENTS: Responses to qualifying questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided (candidate profile AND resume (if one is attached) through the electronic application process. Putting “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.

On Call

Overtime as needed

PREFERENCES:

Minimum of four years’ experience providing technical support in an Enterprise IT environment

Minimum of four years’ experience working core Active Directory services

Minimum of four years’ experience in application server administration

Minimum of one years’ experience with scripting

Experience with Cloud Technologies

DESCRIPTION:

This is a technical position for the Department's Enterprise Windows Active Directory Domain with a focus on Windows Server Operating Systems, and all related Active Directory software. This position is on-call eligible.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Manage, configure, and maintain operating systems and application software for optimal performance of DCF servers.
• Integrate Windows Active Directory services with other systems.
• Ensure each system operates with and in compliance of IS standards, functions, and methodologies. Administration and support of system monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for all services related to Active Directory, Security, Messaging, and operating system products.
• Provide systems support, user provisioning, and maintenance for DCF's systems.
• Disaster Preparedness. This includes but is not limited to Systems recovery planning, risk avoidance via testing and documentation, following Microsoft best practices, performing environment health checks, and proactively monitoring systems to maintain the quality of services to our customers.
• Participate in the research, review, evaluation, development and implementation of computer technology to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of both human and machine resources. Includes but is not limited to reducing/avoiding costs, attending product presentations/seminars, attending software/hardware training to learn new skills and keep current with industry trends and practices, providing information to systems staff regarding computer technology developments and their impact on new and existing application systems, etc.
• Perform research and evaluation of hardware and software products related to Linux server, Microsoft server and Microsoft desktop operating systems. Produce documentation and distribute findings as needed systems  staff regarding computer technology developments and their impact on new and existing application systems.

      • Provide services related to DCF Resource Security and Access Control. This includes Active Directory access control, messaging hygiene, and remote access user management.

      • Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 

Knowledge of Enterprise Active Directory and Windows Server operating systems; linux operating systems Knowledge of Systems Administration techniques and practices in an Active Directory Server Environment; Ability to install and configure software packages under; Active Directory and Windows operating systems; Ability to install and configure Windows Server operating system and related hardware and software components; Ability to use Microsoft Office; Knowledge of messaging solutions supported by the Department; Knowledge of Mobile Devices and management for Blackberry and Active Synch services; Knowledge and skill in configuring and upgrading computer systems; Knowledge and skill in hardware and software problem detection, isolation, and resolution; Knowledge and skill using Windows tools, utilities and diagnostic tools; Knowledge of network security concepts and techniques; Knowledge of network services concepts and implementation; Knowledge of TCP/IP concepts and configuration; Knowledge of SQL database server, Understanding of Raid, SAN, and storage solutions; Ability to design and plan infrastructure solutions; Ability to interpret technical information relating to Server programs and Server hardware; Ability to communicate technical information clearly; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent customer service interaction and a positive attitude.

SPECIAL NOTES

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

Florida Retirement System (FRS): If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s 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. 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.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

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.