SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Opportunities for certifications

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A state environmental agency seeks a Systems Programmer I to manage Linux server operations and provide technical support. Responsibilities include designing and configuring server systems, improving security practices, and contributing to IT strategies. Strong Linux knowledge and scripting skills required. Candidates must be able to work on call and during weekends. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are also necessary. The role offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of scripting languages such as bash, YAML, and PowerShell.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex systems.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Team-oriented with ability to work independently and be on call.

Responsibilities

Support the design and operation of Linux server systems.
Assist in improving security practices and monitoring application infrastructure.
Provide excellent customer service and support for the IT Strategic Plan.
Deliver excellent customer service and maintain documentation for technical audiences.
Contribute to IT strategic plan support and knowledge transfer within the team.
Perform related tasks and respond to incidents and service requests.

Skills

Linux systems

Command line and scripting (bash, PowerShell)

Troubleshooting distributed systems

Cloud Infrastructure Technologies

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking, DNS, Active Directory concepts

communication

driving license

team player

on-call availability

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Infrastructure Technologies

Job description

SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37011274 1

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Systems Programmer I. This position is responsible for technical support in the design, installation, and operation of Linux server operating systems in an enterprise environment. This position will provide Linux/Middle Tier support for multiple aspects of application infrastructure; including hardware virtualization, maintaining desired server state, and troubleshooting problems. The incumbent must be available to work after normal work hours, weekends and holidays.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Assist with efforts to design, configure, tune, document and manage the operations of Linux-based operating system servers of the agency. Provide support of system software through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain software at the most current level. Oversee the operation of the systems to ensure the data is good and backups are performed correctly.
Help the agency continue to improve security practices and maintain best practices. Design, configure, document, and manage monitoring of application infrastructure. Research and offer suggestions on furthering automation of tasks.
Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with program staff and vendor community. Effectively communicate with system management and networking teams to maintain coordinated infrastructure configuration. Support application development and effectively communicate application deployments. Consistently support the department goal of reducing team silos.
Employee is expected to identify and meet the needs of customers in order to provide excellent customer service. Employee should be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful and concerned at all times in the interactions with customers when representing the Department or the State. This position serves as a customer service representative on behalf of this division when interacting with customers through all communication media, as well as when responding to incident/request service desk services.
Provide assistance and fully support the efforts of the agency’s Information Technology Strategic Plan. Maintain a working knowledge of established policies, procedures, and directives necessary to accomplish assignments and responsibilities. Contribute to team documentation supporting assigned functions, duties and responsibilities which provide opportunity for knowledge transfer. Must be able to write for technical and non-technical audiences. Display consistent progress in learning new skills, technologies, and/or standards.
Perform related tasks as requested.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of command line and scripting languages such as bash, shell scripts, YAML, PowerShell
Knowledge of Linux systems
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot distributed systems
Ability to effectively communicate verbal and written information
Ability to find, understand, and share information relevant to troubleshooting and project research
Ability to process information logically and solve problems
Ability to provide thoughtful input during team meetings based on experience and research
Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work independently, but also ask questions when appropriate
Ability to work on call, weekends, and nights, as needed
Basic familiarity of Cloud Infrastructure Technologies
Basic familiarity of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Basic familiarity with application programming and database concepts
Basic familiarity with networking, DNS, and Active Directory concepts

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License
Ability to travel
Ability to work on call, weekends, and nights as needed

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies. Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to: