SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 37011274

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees