885863-SENIOR INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT - 40053046

Requisition No: 885863 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 885863-SENIOR INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT - 40053046

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40053046 

Salary:  $60,000-$77,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026 

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Florida Commerce

Division of Information Technology

Senior IT Business Consultant/Working Title: SharePoint Administrator

Salary:  $60,000-$77,000 Annually

Full Time Position – 40 hours per week

The incumbent is required to work in the Tallahassee office – this is not a remote position.

-Open Competitive-

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position administers Windows, Linux, and Azure systems, supports the Department’s hybrid cloud and on premises infrastructure, and serves as the team’s primary specialist for security and vulnerability patching.

Patching, Vulnerability, and Security Management

• Serve as the team’s lead specialist for patching and vulnerability management across Windows Server, RHEL Linux, cloud, and desktop environments.
• Administer Intune, Qualys, SCCM, Azure patch manager, and other patching tools to detect, assess, test, deploy, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of information security best practices and system hardening standards.
• Perform OS patching, updates, upgrades, configuration changes, and smoke testing.

Windows, Linux, Azure, and On-prem Systems Administration

• Administer current Microsoft Windows Server versions (2019 - 2025 and newer), RHEL Linux, and large‑scale production environments.
• Administer Azure services, including VMs, App Services, Entra ID, Intune, and O365/Exchange.
• Support and administer Office 365, SharePoint, IIS/.NET services, and enterprise antivirus solutions.
• Manage virtualization platforms, including Azure and VMware.
• Support enterprise system architecture, network topology, and infrastructure design.
• Administer Active Directory, Entra, Group Policy (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Microsoft Cluster Services.
• Support load‑balancing technologies for applications and infrastructure.
• Skilled in using network/server diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues.

Automation, Scripting & Deployment

• Automate administrative and operational tasks using PowerShell, Linux shell scripting, and Azure CLI.
• Support software/code deployments, Change Management processes, and configuration management.
• Utilize SCCM, Qualys PM, Azure DevOps, and related enterprise deployment toolsets.
• Monitoring, Performance & Capacity Management
• Operate enterprise monitoring and diagnostic tools to maintain performance baselines.
• Perform capacity planning for on‑premises and cloud environments, including Azure cost optimization.
• Manage enterprise backups and disaster recovery (DR) plan/procedures.
• Support documentation and fulfillment of Public Records Requests (PRR).

Technical Analysis, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze and interpret technical data; evaluate and resolve complex system issues.
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, SOPs, and design specifications.
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to process improvements following ITIL best practices.
• Ability to work with large‑scale development projects and apply technology solutions to business needs.

Collaboration, Leadership & Communication

• Lead technical efforts and coordinate project tasks with cross-functional teams.
• Resolve Tier 3 escalations and support cross‑team projects.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with diverse audiences.
• Work independently or as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and adjusting quickly to change.

Responsible for staying up to date with new technology, methods, and practices

• Researches, reviews, and evaluates information relating to supported infrastructure;
• Researches, reviews, and evaluates information relating to ITIL best practices and overall IT industry knowledge;
• Stay abreast of current technology and seek new ways to utilize technology to solve business needs  within the business units;
• Attends relevant presentations and training courses.

Responsible for performing other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in administering current Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and Linux server operating systems.
• Skilled in administering Microsoft Windows client operating systems and maintaining Windows images.
• Knowledge of Azure platform administration and cost management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Entra administration, including Group Policy (GPO) management.
• Proficient in administering DNS, DHCP, DFS, and Microsoft Cluster Services.
• Proficient knowledge of TCP/IP and networking fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of IT Helpdesk, client support, and first‑level support operations.
• Working knowledge of Office 365 administration, including users, groups, and mailbox management.
• Knowledge of application load‑balancing technologies and infrastructure load‑balancing methods.
• Ability to perform OS patching, updates, upgrades, configuration changes, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to lead a technical team and coordinate project tasks.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft IIS, the .NET framework, and software/code deployment processes.
• Knowledge of scripting tools, including Linux shell scripting, batch scripting, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.
• Knowledgeable in administration of Intune, SCCM, Qualys, Azure patch manager, and other security toolsets.
• Proficient in system and performance monitoring.
• Proficient knowledge of enterprise antivirus solutions.
• Working knowledge of batch processing and scheduling.
• Knowledge of backup and restore procedures.
• Knowledgeable in IT service continuity and disaster recovery processes.
• Knowledge of cloud and virtualization technologies, including Azure and VMware.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data.
• Ability to create documentation, technical procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum Requirements:

This position is based in the Tallahassee office. It is a telework role with flexibility, not a remote position.

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft desktop and server security patching and vulnerability remediation in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience with audit response and compliance mitigation and remediation.
• Administration experience with Azure platform and tools.
• Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and Group Policy experience.

Pay:  $60,000 – $77,000 Annually                    

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.  

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. 

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)  

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/ 

The Work You Will Do:

This position administers Windows, Linux, and Azure systems, supports the Department’s hybrid cloud and on premises infrastructure, and serves as the team’s primary specialist for security and vulnerability patching.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. 

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Training is made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: 

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.  

• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.  

• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. 

• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools. 

• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. 

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.    

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee State College (TSC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.