DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS NETWORK COORDINATOR - 22003264 1

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Term life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

State Courts System is seeking a Distributed Systems Network Coordinator in Tallahassee to design, implement, and manage the statewide TCP/IP network supporting LANs, WANs, voice, video, and data applications. You will configure routers, switches, and security appliances and guide staff in networking principles.

With a bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant state operations experience, you will gather requirements, review vendor contracts, and assist senior leadership with technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, communications, engineering, information technology, or a closely related field.
• Six years of related work experience with State Courts Systems operations.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining statewide TCP/IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Designs, engineers, implements, operates, and maintains the statewide TCP/IP network infrastructure.
• Configures routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access devices; coordinates circuits and bids.
• Troubleshoots connectivity issues and provides end-user support and training as needed.
• Leads and mentors staff in networking principles; advises on LAN design and security.
• Translates requirements into technical papers and presentations for leadership.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

LAN/WAN design

Network security

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/engineering

Tools

Routers and switches

Firewalls

Wireless access devices

Job description

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DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS NETWORK COORDINATOR - 22003264 1

Date: Oct 20, 2026

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Requisition No:885948

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS NETWORK COORDINATOR - 22003264 1

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Information Technology, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$77,836.68 Annually

Job Description

Designs, engineers, implements, operates, and maintains a complex statewide TCP/IP network infrastructure, including local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), to support voice, video, and data applications for the State Courts System.

• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access devices. Develops specifications, solicits bids, and approves telecommunications circuits for data and voice transport across the statewide court network.
• Troubleshoots network connectivity issues, ensures secure network access, and provides end-user support and training as needed.
• Leads, trains, and mentors staff in networking principles and operations. Provides consultation to court technology officers on LAN design, TCP/IP traffic flow and control, and network security.
• Gathers requirements from multiple sources and translates them into technical white papers and presentations for senior leadership.
• Reviews billing and maintenance agreements for network equipment. Coordinates with vendors and financial staff to resolve billing errors.
• Oversees, reviews, and approves expenditures within the assigned area of responsibility. Provides financial data to support annual budget preparation.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures and provides interpretation and guidance to staff as needed.
• Attends or conducts staff and professional meetings to exchange information. Participates in technical and professional classes, workshops, and seminars to maintain and enhance relevant skills.
• Manages administrative responsibilities, including preparing routine and special reports, developing and administering network training, and supporting the technical and professional development of network staff.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, communications, engineering, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience

Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Six years of related work experience along with extensive working knowledge of State Courts Systems operations.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.