SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60048606

Requisition No: 838542 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 60048606

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60048606 

Salary:  $55,00.00 - $75,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2024 

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This is an Open Competitive Opportunity

 REQUIREMENTS:

Responses to qualifying questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided (candidate profile AND resume (if one is attached) through the electronic application process. Putting “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.

On call/overtime as needed.

2 Years Cloud Administration

2 Years Virtualization Server Administration

4 Years Active Directory Domain Administration

PREFERENCES:

Microsoft Certification for current minus 1 Windows Server Operating System or newer.

Powershell, CloudShell, programming experience.

AWS or Azure Administration

IaC experience, Terraform, CloudFormation Templates.

Cloud Certification

DESCRIPTION:

This is a technical position for the Department's Enterprise Infrastructure team, with a focus on Windows Server Operating Systems, related Active Directory software, and Cloud Technologies.  This position is on-call eligible. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Manage, configure, and maintain the operating systems and application software for optimal performance of Department servers.  Integrate Windows Active Directory services with other systems.  Ensure each system operates with and in compliance of IS standards, functions, and methodologies. Manage and maintain the extended AD services related to DHCP, DNS, Clustering, High availability, DFS, 0365 Mail, Azure, and  Amazon Web Service. Understand Azure Active Directory, including Azure Premium P2 services and offerings.

Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for all services related to Active Directory, Security, Messaging, 0365 email, MS Azure, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud, VeritasEnterprise Vault, and integrated AD operating system products.

Installation and Management of Information Technology Infrastructures such as but not limited to Physical and Virtualization Technologies, Network Attached Storage Devices, Backup Appliances and Technologies, Network integrated UPS, KVM, Storage attached Networks (SAN) and Remote Console systems such as iDrac.This includes but is not limited to the services related to CRM, SQL, Dynamics, and other systems supported at the Florida Abuse Hotline. Produce documentation, create gap analysis, and distribute findings as needed to systems staff regarding computer technology developments and their impact on new and existing applications.

Implementation and Management of Department Based Cloud Platform Offerings in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.To include Cost Governance, Architecture Review in Accordance with Well Designed Architecture Principals, implementation of IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS based solutions.Day to day maintenance and operations, including Patching of Windows and RHEL based Operating Systems, Back up Monitoring and Configuration, and Tier 2 and 3 Support of Department owned Cloud Tenants.Including but not limited to after hours maintenance, outages, and break fix

Systems Design and Planning. To include acting as a technical leader on the systems supported by the DCF active directory and infrastructure team, Cloud Enablement Team, and Statewide Infrastructure Team. Participate in the research, review, evaluation, design, development and implementation of Cloud technology in order to increase the effectiveness of the department. Includes but is not limited to reducing/avoiding costs and improving efficiency through automation.

Disaster Preparedness. This includes but is not limited to Systems recovery planning, risk avoidance via testing and documentation, following Microsoft best practices, performing enviroment health checks, and proactively monitoring systems to maintain the quality of services to our customers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of Enterprise Active Directory and Windows Server operating systems; Knowledge of Systems Administration techniques and practices in an Active Directory Server Environment; Knowledge of Cloud based principals and technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services. Knowledge of messaging solutions supported by the Department; Knowledge of Mobile Device Management services; Knowledge and skill in configuring and upgrading computer systems; Knowledge and skill in hardware and software problem detection, isolation, and resolution; Knowledge and skill using Windows tools, utilities and diagnostic tools. Knowledge of network security concepts and techniques;Knowledge of network services concepts and implementation;Knowledge of TCP/IP concepts and configuration;Understanding of Raid, SAN, and storage solutions;Ability to design and plan infrastructure solutions; Ability to interpret technical information relating to Server programs and Server hardware; Ability to communicate technical information clearly; Ability to install and configure software packages under Active Directory and Windows operating systems; Ability to install and configure Windows Server operating system and related hardware and software components; Ability to use Microsoft Office; Strong analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent customer service interaction and a positive attitude; Mentoring, training and knowledge transfer to team members within the group

SPECIAL NOTES
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
 

Florida Retirement System (FRS): 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 suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s 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.  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.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:  It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

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.