NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 80081854

Requisition No: 864061 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 80081854

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80081854 

Salary:  Min. $2,135.95 Up to $3,153.85 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Position Location: Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Starting Salary: Minimum $2,135.95 Bi-Weekly. Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience, up to $3,153.85 bi-weekly.

Contact Person: Bonnie Shivers-Durand (850) 717-2312 

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
• Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
• Any position held by a Florida University
• All periods of employment from high school graduation
• All periods of current or prior unemployment
• Gaps 6 months or more must be accounted for*
• Any Education
• Any Volunteer Experience
• Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 6 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION :

Network Operations & Support

• Controls the daily operation of computer networks, including LAN-to-LAN and WAN systems.
• Plans, suggests, and helps with the design of local or distant computer systems.
• Assesses system performance and makes recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and support to users of the LAN, WAN, and Intranet/Internet.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems.
• Monitors usage to ensure security of data and access privileges.
• Monitors data to optimize network performance and resolves critical network failures.

Network Procedures & Archiving

• Develops and implements network support and operational procedures.
• Maintains existing LAN, internet, DNS, database, and email servers.
• Develops and maintains archiving procedures.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies related to computer networking.

Hardware, Software & System Configuration

• Researches and recommends network hardware and software, including telecommunications methods and protocols.
• Selects and installs bridges, routers, switches, hubs, and related equipment.
• Assists in installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system software.

Disaster Recovery & Documentation

• Developing disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitoring compliance with AD policies and standards.
• Developing documentation and diagrams of the entire DJJ network.

Server & Infrastructure Management

• Manages agency’s physical and virtual servers in a Windows and Azure environment.
• Ensures each server has as close to 100% uptime as practicable.
• Assists in maintaining security of routers and servers from unauthorized intrusion (physical or remote).

Active Directory (AD) Management

• Creating and managing user accounts, assigning passwords, and specifying group memberships.
• Monitoring compliance with AD policies and standards.
• Auditing user permissions: Organizing users into groups to easily assign permissions to shared resources.
• Replicating directory information and making enterprise-level changes to the Active Directory.
• Monitoring synchronization, replication, and reviewing Domain Controller (DC) event and security logs.

Administrative & External Relations

• Monitors cost estimates for network-related services.
• Participates in inter-agency work groups relevant to areas of expertise.
• Conducts regional technical workshops as directed.
• Serves as a primary contact with networking service providers and customers.
• Plays a key role in negotiating and developing plans for future services.
• Keeps abreast of new hardware or software products for system enhancements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, routers, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing network issues, interpreting event logs, and resolving critical failures across LAN, WAN, and cloud-based environments.
• Proficiency in managing physical and virtual server infrastructure, particularly in Windows Server and Microsoft Azure environments, with a focus on uptime, performance, and security.
• Ability to design, document, and maintain complex network diagrams and disaster recovery plans, ensuring clarity, continuity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Skilled in configuring and maintaining network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and system software, with a focus on performance optimization and security.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead technical workshops, participate in statewide workgroups, and coordinate with service providers and stakeholders.

SPECIAL NOTES:   

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.

 When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.