Applications Administrator II

St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners • Fl 34982, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Administrator II provides advanced technical expertise in the installation, configuration, maintenance, and integration of enterprise software systems. In addition to the responsibilities of the Applications Administrator I, this role leads projects and planning for application, database, and server environments. The Applications Administrator II plays a critical role in high-level design, performance optimization, and security across multiple platforms. Strong mentorship, advanced problem-solving, and system integration skills are key to success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Five (5) years of experience administering enterprise-level software applications.
• Responsibilities must include vendor management, coordination, installation of upgrades, as well as database management.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript), and report writing tools (SSRS, Power BI, Crystal Reports).
• Experience in supporting cloud-based and on-premises enterprise software.
• Proficiency in SQL performance tuning, scripting, and interface technologies.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and continuity planning abilities.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Must be available during emergencies and natural disasters on short notice.
• This position may require evening and weekend work, sometimes with little advanced notice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent training, certifications, or experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Local government experience preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise applications such as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and/or Financial Information Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of enterprise-level software applications, databases, middleware, and servers.
• Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and reliability of applications through advanced tools and processes.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis.
• Support and guide staff and end-users with advanced technical application issues.
• Oversee and enhance security configurations, access controls, and compliance policies.
• Lead initiatives to safeguard applications and data, implementing proactive security strategies.
• Design and manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery systems for enterprise applications.
• Serve as technical lead in vendor engagements, contracts, and system implementation planning.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure integration and performance alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage complex third-party software integrations and performance assessments.
• Lead efforts to analyze, design, and optimize enterprise system configurations.
• Develop detailed technical documentation, process flows, and support resources.
• Recommend strategic improvements and scalable system enhancements.
• Lead complex application and system projects from design through implementation.
• Evaluate system upgrades, migrations, and patch deployments across platforms.
• Drive change management, user training, and stakeholder engagement for application lifecycle improvements.

Benefits

• County employees are considered essential personnel in providing and continuing services to our community during and following a disaster, such as a hurricane, or in other emergency situations.
• County employees are subject to being required to remain at work during an event, respond to a recall immediately following an event and/or immediately reporting to work when an all clear is declared by the County Administrator.
• During these types of events, County employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• St. Lucie County BOCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED