SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 76003839 1

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

Educational benefits

Contributory retirement

Job summary

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is seeking a Systems Programmer III to join the Division of Information Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support. This role leads projects, mentors staff, and ensures robust server and application infrastructure.

You will configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers, manage IIS and web servers, and oversee virtualization technologies like Hyper-V, VMware, and XenServer.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, administering, and maintaining server OS and web server technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualization and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor team members within the Application Infrastructure group.
• Install, configure, integrate, and support server OSs and applications.
• Manage web and application servers and PKI/2FA infrastructure as part of security.
• Collaborate on content management and custom/COTS applications.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

IIS

Java Web Server

Apache

Hyper-V

VMware

XenServer

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

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Requisition No:881389

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 76003839 1

DIVISION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

BUREAU OF SERVICE OPERATIONS

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

*Open Competitive Advertisement *

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Coretha Gaymon [phone], [e-mail]

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers .

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

The Systems Programmer III is a member of the Application Infrastructure team and reports to the Systems Project Administrator within the Bureau of Service Operations. This position works as a technical lead and is responsible for leading projects and other efforts. This position also mentors other team members within the unit as appropriate. The Application Infrastructure team provides installation, configuration, integration, administration, and technical support for the Departments commercial and custom business applications. This support includes but isn’t limited to collaboration and content management systems, web and application server infrastructure support, Two Factor Authentication and Public Key Infrastructure (SSL certificate) management to name a few.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience configuring, administering, and maintaining server operating systems such as Windows Server 2008/2008R2/2012/2016/2019/2022 and Linux/Unix.
• Knowledge of Web-based technologies and products such as Microsoft IIS, Sun Java Web Server, and Apache.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare and/or Citrix XenServer.
• Skill in the provisioning, setup, documentation and configuration of existing or new hardware and software solutions.
• Experience supporting and maintaining custom and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) applications.
• Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Configuring and maintaining server operating systems in an enterprise production environment.
• Configuring/maintaining application and web server technologies.
• Supporting and/or administering enterprise custom or Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) applications in a Windows Server or Unix infrastructure.

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., although working after hours and on weekends may occasionally be required. On-call may be required.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309

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.