Distributed Computer Systems Admin - Ses - 41000195

Requisition No: 831895

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMIN - SES - 41000195

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41000195

Salary: $63,000 - $68,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/26/2024

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary: This position will serve as the technical lead as it relates to our file servers on local area networks in regional offices statewide in Tallahassee. Responsible for configuration, procurement, installation, support, maintenance and standardization of file servers on LAN/WAN statewide.

Pay: $63,000 - $68,000 Annually

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and three (3) years of experience as described above; or

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years experience as described above; or

• Doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one (1) year of experience as described above; or

• Five (5) years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 1440 classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems.

• Experience as described above can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

• Completion of a one (1) year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.

• Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional KSA's*

• Knowledge of Windows Domain level tools such as Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and DHCP.

• Knowledge of VMware products and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of Veeam backup products and infrastructure.

• Knowledge of enterprise level storage products with a preferred background of NetApp products.

• Knowledge of maintaining Remote Access system with a preferred background of Palo Alto Global Protect products.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure in the ability to effectively maintain cloud infrastructure and properly create new resources.

• Knowledge of general understanding of network concepts.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems including Server 2022.

• Knowledge of managing server infrastructure and data center operations.

• Knowledge of Windows software and network monitoring and configuration tools running on servers and personal computers used to manage local area network/wide area network environments.

• Ability to design, configure, implement, and support the network infrastructure.

• Ability of installing and testing server network hardware/software on the network.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems including Server 2022.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Primary duties and responsibilities consist of the application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications.

• The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications.

• The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems.

• Responsible for analyzing, planning, designing and implementing networked computers on the local area network and wide-area network including hardware, software, communications and telecommunications components of distributed systems.

• Troubleshooting, testing, and supporting of in-house software applications utilized on networked computers.

• Performs on-going networking audits and backups.

• Ensure security and integrity of distributed network systems.

• Perform analysis and resolution of network hardware/software and telecommunications using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes.

• Takes preventative or corrective action to maintain system operations, resolving problems associated with the operating systems, telecommunications or hardware.

• Serve as backup support and maintenance for the agency infrastructure and WAN environment.

• Responds to user requests for assistance with agency standard software applications, providing sufficient assistance to ensure resolution of problems.

• Perform other related work or projects as directed/required by the Information Technology Director or Information Technology Deputy Director.

• This position may require working beyond the normal work period and in regional offices outside the Tallahassee work location.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Overall high level interest in Information Technology and continuously maintaining awareness of developing technology trends.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to plan, install, configure and optimize Information Technology infrastructure.

• Ability to plan, organize, manage and track projects and participate on teams.

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to non-technical users.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition waivers.

• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.

• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.

• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. 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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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.