SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WORKING TITLE: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR) - 43000102

Requisition No: 858498 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WORKING TITLE: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR) - 43000102

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43000102 

Salary:  $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

WORKING TITLE: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUREAU: DISTRIBUTED INFRASTRUCTURE

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field. A postsecondary degree in a similar field may be used as an alternative for the years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Additional requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Microsoft Windows System Administrator.
• Proficiency in English language.

This position may be required to occasionally perform duties other than those listed on the position description.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

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.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Knowledge of Security-related software and hardware including McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, Splunk, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Knowledge of Dell Server hardware and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of best practices related to IT security.
• Knowledge of industry-accepted role-based access control principles
• Ability to write procedures, guidelines and user guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure the proper and timely completion of work assignments.
• Ability to compile and analyze data.
• Ability to distill information and translate it into training materials.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply statutes, rules, guidelines, policies, procedures and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Windows Server Administrator is responsible for the full lifecycle management of Windows Server environments. This includes installing and configuring server operating systems and key roles such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. The administrator ensures system security and stability by applying regular updates, service packs, and patches, and manages user access through Active Directory and Group Policy.

They monitor logs, conduct security audits, and configure storage solutions including disk partitions, RAID, and Storage Spaces. Backup and recovery procedures are implemented and regularly tested using built-in tools or third-party solutions. The role also includes managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, shared folders, file permissions, and network printers.

Secure remote access is maintained through VPN and Remote Desktop Protocol, and the administrator is responsible for deploying and managing virtual machines. In hybrid environments, they handle synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD. The administrator troubleshoots and resolves server, hardware, and software issues, provides user support, and maintains thorough documentation of system configurations and procedures. They also monitor system performance, optimize resource usage, and plan for future infrastructure needs based on usage trends.

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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.