SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WT: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR) - 43004111

Requisition No: 852206 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III (WT: MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATOR) - 43004111

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004111 

Salary:  $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2025 

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

DIVISION: OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUREAU: DISTRIBUTED INFRASTRUCTURE

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Four (4) years of experience in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field, OR an associate degree in computer science Information technology, engineering or related field and two (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience.

Additional requirements:

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

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

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

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 operating systems.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of server virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere  and Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of best practices related to IT security.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCPIP, UDP, VPNs, VLANs.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of Backup and Recovery tools such as Commvault or Veeam.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and proactively manage systems.
• Ability to write procedures, guidelines, and user guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.       

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):

• Knowledge of load balancers and application delivery controller technology.
• Knowledge of Enterprise-scale secure FTP/SFTP server platforms. 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Microsoft Window Server Administrator (systems administrator) will be responsible for installing and configuring the Windows Server operating system, including essential roles such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP. They will ensure system security and stability by regularly applying operating system updates, service packs, and patches.

They will manage users, groups, and organizational units through Active Directory and enforced security and configuration standards using Group Policy. Regular monitoring of system logs, access reviews, and security audits were conducted to detect and prevent potential threats.

In terms of infrastructure management, the systems administrator will configure disk partitions, RAID setups, and storage spaces. They will implement regular backup solutions using Windows Server Backup and third-party tools, routinely testing recovery procedures for reliability.

They will also administer DNS and DHCP services, configured shared folders and file permissions, and managed network printers. Secure remote access was provided through VPN, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and other remote solutions.

The systems administrator will deploy and manage virtual machines, and when required, synchronized on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD to support hybrid cloud environments. They will diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and server-related issues while providing user support for system and access problems.

Comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes was maintained to ensure operational efficiency and continuity.

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.