Job Description

Requisition No: 869464

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT (Systems Administrator) - 79011394

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011394

Salary: $2,166.58 - $3,000.00 Bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2026

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DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT (Systems Administrator)
Position Number: 79011394
Hiring Salary: $2,166.58 - $3,000.00 Bi-weekly

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

Our Organization and Mission:

The Division of Technology is dedicated to leveraging innovation, collaboration, and efficiency to empower progress, enhance digital infrastructure, and ensure technological advancements benefit society as a whole.

The Work You Will Do:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining the network and telecommunications infrastructure environments. This position is responsible for the modification, monitoring and deployment of current and new network infrastructure equipment and related applications which may include routers, switches, wireless access points, console managers, UPS, PDU, load balancer, firewalls, VPN concentrators, NPM software, VoIP phones and others. This position is responsible for the day-to-day deployment, management, and troubleshooting of applications, servers, and various network devices.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Deploys, configures, and maintains new network equipment, appliances (physical and/or virtual), and related applications based on agency's needs. Performs maintenance of existing equipment, to include firmware and system upgrades and/or deployment of security patches. Maintains network closets and datacenter presence in a clean and organized manner. Performs site visits as necessary.
• Monitors agency’s network health and responds and resolves outages -to include remote connections. Reports outages or performance degradation of network and/or related equipment to manager. Maintains observability of connectivity to Service Provider(s). Assists in research and resolution of network issues as directed. Documents network maintenance procedures and records any changes. Perform config backups as needed.
• Enforces network security through the implementation of best practices and the guidance of the supervisor. Partners with the Information Security Team when needed. Creates and modifies any necessary ACLs, firewall rules, policies, and access control measures per given directive. Implements rules and tools that ensures separation of sensitive data as it travels the network (internally and/or externally).
• Supports assigned IT projects from inception to full completion. Performs research as needed and develops efficient plan(s) that help accomplish the desired goal(s). Utilizes proper time management and project follow-through. Conducts research and development as directed by Infrastructure managers to promote more efficient tools and processes. Implements technology changes as directed.
• Provides Tier 3 IT Infrastructure Support through the agency’s ticketing system. Provides On-Call support on a rotating schedule.
• Supports the back end of the agency's Phone System and all networking and VoIP related functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of routing and switching configuration, firewalls, load balancers, access points, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SMB, NPM, Cisco iOS, Juniper and other network systems and applications.
• Ability to install, manage and deploy new LAN, WAN, Wireless, VPN and VoIP networks, as well as PDUs, UPSs, and other network devices.
• Ability to conduct research and identify essential information, and to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations and solve problems.

• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues and outages.

Minimum Requirements

• Working experience with network switches, routers, wireless access points and other network equipment; and
• Working experience with telecommunications and collaboration systems; and
• At least three (3) years of working experience in the IT field; and
• Must be able to meet the requirements of Florida Statutes, Ch. 60L-32.0012 (2)(b) regarding On-Call status.

Preferred Requirements

• An active network related certification (i.e., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Juniper, Aruba, Meraki, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of routing and switching configuration, firewalls, load balancers, access points, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VXLAN, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SMB, Cisco iOS, Juniper and other network systems and applications.

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Please Note: Successful applicant must pass a Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. All positions within the Division of Technology are considered to be positions of special trust in accordance with Sections 110.1127 and 425.04, Florida Statutes. The recommended applicant will be required to submit to a background and fingerprint check.

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL 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 Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.