SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WT: LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR) - 43004082

Requisition No: 851889 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WT: LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR) - 43004082

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004082 

Salary:  $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2025 

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

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUREAU: DISTRIBUTED INFRASTRUCTURE

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience in Computer Science or Information Technology or Engineering is required. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or Engineering OR an associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering with (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Additional requirement:

• Five (5) or more years’ experience managing enterprise Unix and Linux environments.

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

Background check and fingerprinting is required.

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 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:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with users to understand their system needs and to generate appropriate management reports with problem description and proposed solutions. 
• Ability to understand and communicate technical information. 
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to communicate on a technical level with both hardware/software vendors and technical staff within the Department and the ability to read and comprehend technical materials. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. 
• Knowledge of RedHat (or derivative) Linux systems.
• Knowledge of server hardware and its administration (fiber/copper networking, lights out management, storage).
• Knowledge of at least one of the following scripting languages: BASH, KSH, ZSH, Python or Perl
• Knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, and security principles.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):

• Knowledge of RedHat Satellite.
• Knowledge of automation systems like Puppet or Ansible.
• Knowledge of vSphere/VMWare.
• Knowledge of SAN/NAS concepts, hardware, and infrastructure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

As a Linux Systems Administrator, the individual will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems, as well as setting up both hardware and software systems to support the organization’s infrastructure. The role involves managing user accounts and permissions, implementing access controls, and ensuring system security through firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure configurations.

Monitoring system performance and uptime is a key aspect of the position, along with diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues as they arise. The administrator will also apply system patches and updates regularly, and monitor logs and audit trails to identify any suspicious activity.

A strong emphasis is placed on business continuity, requiring the setup and management of system backups and the development and testing of disaster recovery plans. Networking responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting network interfaces, DNS, DHCP, routing, and VPNs, as well as monitoring network traffic and overall performance.

Automation is another important component of the role. The administrator will write and maintain shell scripts to automate routine tasks, and use package managers to install, update, and manage software. Maintaining version control for custom applications is also expected.

Additionally, the Linux Systems Administrator will provide technical support for system-related issues and work closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance. Accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes is essential to this role

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.