SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 43004082

Requisition No: 839031 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 43004082

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43004082 

Salary:  $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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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 related field such as Cybersecurity, Programming or Engineering is required. Or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information Technology related field such as Cybersecurity, Programming or Engineering. Or an associate degree in computer science or information Technology related field such as Cybersecurity, Programming or Engineering, with (2) years of the required experience may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Additional requirements:

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

Preference:

• Experience with patching Unix or Linux systems.
• Experience managing an enterprise backup, replication, and recovery solutions.  Example: Commvault, Veeam, Etc.

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

Background check and fingerprinting is required.

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 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:

This role involves technical work focused on the evaluation, installation, maintenance, and performance tuning of Solaris and Linux operating systems, hardware, and storage solutions. Responsibilities include installing and supporting multiple Oracle Solaris and Linux systems, troubleshooting to ensure 24/7 system availability, and researching and recommending software or hardware solutions. The role also includes monitoring and tuning system performance, managing system security, coordinating UNIX and Linux software installations, and supporting SANs and SAN Fabrics. Additionally, the position involves scripting for system management, diagnosing software issues, and assisting users with problem resolution. Continuous learning through technical publications, courses, and self-study is essential, along with conducting security monitoring and related reporting. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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.