DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 31000493

Requisition No: 854335 

Agency: Executive Office of the Governor

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT - 31000493

 Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number: 31000493 

Salary:  $50K - $65K 

Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2025 

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Please Note: This role requires prior IT experience. Applications from candidates without relevant IT experience will not be considered.

The Executive Office of the Governor is seeking a highly skilled and proactive System Administrator with a strong specialization in Endpoint Management and Security to join our dynamic IT team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for the overall health, security, and performance of our end-user computing environment, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for all employees. You'll primarily work within the Microsoft ecosystem, from endpoint management to cloud identity. You'll also work closely with our Information Security Manager to shape our security posture and help lead our desktop support efforts. If you're a problem-solver who thrives on optimizing systems, implementing robust security measures, and staying ahead of emerging threats within a Microsoft environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do

• Microsoft Endpoint Management & Deployment:
• Administer and maintain our Microsoft Intune environment for endpoint management, ensuring seamless device enrollment, configuration, and compliance.
• Leverage Microsoft Autopilot for efficient device provisioning and deployment.
• Design, deploy, and manage endpoint images, primarily for Windows operating systems, and integrate with other OS where applicable (e.g., macOS, Linux).
• Automate software deployment, patching, and updates for all endpoints using Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Monitor endpoint performance and proactively address issues to ensure optimal uptime and user experience.
• Manage device lifecycles, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and asset tracking within Intune and Azure AD.
• Microsoft Security & Policy:
• Implement, manage, and monitor endpoint security solutions within the Microsoft Defender suite (e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365), alongside other security tools (e.g., firewall, DLP, BitLocker disk encryption).
• Collaborate closely with our Information Security Manager (ISM) to create, maintain, and enforce robust security policies and baselines, particularly within Azure AD Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft 365 security settings, in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on endpoints.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate alerts, and implement remediation strategies using Microsoft security tools.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, proactively implementing preventative measures.
• Educate users on security best practices and phishing awareness.
• Microsoft System Administration & Team Leadership Support:
• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Azure AD for comprehensive user and device management, focusing on hybrid identity solutions.
• Administer and support core IT infrastructure components including DNS, DHCP, and file/print servers in a Microsoft environment.
• Provide advanced technical support for complex hardware and software issues, leveraging Microsoft diagnostic tools.
• Help support and guide the desktop support team, providing technical mentorship and assisting with complex escalations related to Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical issues (if applicable).
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency and security, with a strong preference for Microsoft cloud-native solutions.

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.