OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 71000286

Requisition No: 879286 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 71000286

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000286 

Salary:  $57,783.18 

Posting Closing Date: 07/24/2026 

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OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS/WINDOW SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time senior level technical position that reports to the Division of Information Technology Services, Bureau of Production Systems Services. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is seeking a candidate to join our Windows System Administration team as a Server Systems Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the agency’s on-prem and cloud based Active Directory and VMware environments. Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of the Windows Operating Server System including roles, duties, and daily performance operations. The position also requires excellent facilitation and customer service skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Installing, maintaining, and supporting Windows based servers in FDLE’s 24x7x365 datacenter and agency Azure tenant;
• Installing and supporting VMware virtualization products;
• Supporting FDLE’s Enterprise Backup and Recovery systems;
• Utilizing automation software such as KACE for patch management activities;
• Providing after hours on-call for Windows based server systems;
• Creating and updating of applicable documentation for new and existing Windows based systems; and
• Must be self-motivated as well as being a technical resource for not only WSA but FDLE.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems;
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory including schema and database design;
• Knowledge of SMTP, POP3, MAPI and other protocols related to mail services;
• Knowledge of Security strategies related to Network Operating Systems;
• Knowledge of Anti-virus, content filtering, and anti-spam services;
• Ability to support Internet Information Services;
• Knowledge of Internet Security and Acceleration Server;
• Knowledge of computer operations procedures and systems;
• Knowledge of computer programming languages;
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies;
• Understanding of Application development and integration methods; and
• Ability to prepare program specifications and requirements.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $ 57,783.18

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.