What are the responsibilities and job description for the SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 60059059 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 843304
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 60059059
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 60059059
Salary: $75,000 - $88,000
Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024
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ANTICIPATED VACANCY AND PENDING RECLASSIFICATION
Computer and Information Systems Manager I SES
This is an Open Competitive Opportunity
This position is in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Information Technology Services
The Office of Information Technology Services is looking for a detail-oriented Systems Programming Administrator to join our team. The essential function of this position within the Department is to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. The Network Manager will lead a team of IT professionals, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of all network systems. Responsibilities include managing network hardware and software, planning upgrades, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing robust security measures. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, and a proven track record of managing complex IT environments. This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Work closely with external vendors and other partners to optimize network performance and ensure that services are delivered in a timely manner. Design and implementing robust network architectures to meet the department’s needs. Work with internal and external customers to analyze and implement network changes.
Monitoring network performance and proactively addressing bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Work with vendors to make sure that service level agreements are adhered to. Monitor and report on performance metrics to management and provide enhancements to improve network performance and security.
Create and maintain detailed installation and support documentation to include operational procedures. Train staff on standard operating procedures and ensure that proper protocols are followed for network implementations.
Analyzes, identifies, and resolves the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment and/or technical troubleshooting processes. Maintains network performance by network monitoring and analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting network problems. Monitor network traffic by analyzing workflow, access, information, and security systems and reports.
Responsible for building, installing, configuring, and testing the network for optimal coverage and reliability. Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system; Knowledge of Cisco LAN and Routing equipment; Knowledge of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server and client software used to support a LAN/WAN environment; Knowledge of Mainframe Emulation Tools; Knowledge of PC based software; Strong knowledge of Local Area Networks (LAN), DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, SSL, VPN and routing protocols; Strong network troubleshooting skills; Strong knowledge in developing upgrade and implementation plans and working with project team members and management to implement changes; Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions; Ability to communicate effectively with peers, executives, staff and customers, verbally and in writing; Ability to follow established priorities and procedures; Ability to analyze information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Ability to delegate and assign tasks, balance teams work load and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in network systems analysis and/or network systems management, three years of which must have been in routers, switches and firewalls, one year supporting a network access control system and five years supporting network devices on a Wide Area Network. One year of cloud experience and three years of supervisory experience.
or
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and three years of experience network systems analysis and/or network systems management, two years of which must have been in routers, switches, and firewalls, one year supporting a network access control system and two years supporting network devices on a Wide Area Network. One year of cloud experience and three years of supervisory experience.
or
Five years of experience in network systems analysis and/or network systems management, three years of which must have been in routers, switches, and firewalls, one year supporting a network access control system and five years supporting network devices on a Wide Area Network. One year of cloud experience and three years of supervisory experience.
Experience in network systems analysis can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of network
management can substitute for one year of the required network systems analysis and/or network systems.
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates who have IT Certifications
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $88,000
