SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

State of Florida; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Tuition-free college courses

Retirement plans

401(k)-Type plan

Job summary

The State of Florida’s Department of Corrections is seeking a Systems Project Analyst to install, support, and manage SMS-Systems Management servers across locations. You will maintain backups, automate installations, track inventory, and improve network performance.

Applicants must meet background screening requirements, have a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in the U.S. The agency offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, retirement plans,

Responsibilities

• Install, support, and manage SMS-Systems Management servers, including maintaining backups and automating software installations.
• Keep track of hardware and software inventory and create standards for using and updating the SMS server.
• Analyze and upgrade hardware and software, making sure anti-virus protection is current.
• Provide advanced technical support for computer systems and networks across different locations, including planning and improving network performance.
• Set up servers, computers, and peripherals, help resolve complex technical issues, and train users as needed.

Job description

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

Requisition No: 882109

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70033699

Salary: $54,982.98 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026

Job Duties

• Install, support, and manage SMS-Systems Management servers, including maintaining backups and automating software installations.
• Keep track of hardware and software inventory and create standards for using and updating the SMS server.
• Analyze and upgrade hardware and software, making sure anti-virus protection is current.
• Provide advanced technical support for computer systems and networks across different locations, including planning and improving network performance.
• Set up servers, computers, and peripherals, help resolve complex technical issues, and train users as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.