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Requisition No: 874587 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: APPLICATIONS/DATABASE ANALYST II - 22008997

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22008997 

Salary:  $80,950.20 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026 

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Position Title

Applications/Database Analyst II

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Information Technology, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$80,950.20 Annually

Job Description

This position performs advanced professional and technical work in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) within the Office of the State Courts Administrator, supporting enterprise application database environments. The role emphasizes database backup, recovery, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) to ensure the availability, integrity, and resilience of critical systems.

The incumbent is responsible for administering, monitoring, and maintaining database systems, with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server and associated cloud services, including Azure SQL.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

         Install, configure, patch, and maintain SQL Server database environments

         Monitor database system availability, performance, storage capacity, jobs, and logs; perform troubleshooting

         Develop, implement, and maintain database backup and recovery procedures, including regular validation and restoration testing

         Support and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, log shipping, and replication

         Administer and optimize Azure SQL environments, including configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, security, and cost management

         Develop, review, and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies

         Analyze execution plans and perform database performance tuning using tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

         Manage database security, including user roles, permissions, access controls, and auditing practices

         Implement basic encryption concepts and support compliance with applicable security standards

         Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) for job scheduling, monitoring, and log management

Note: After completing the required training, this position may be eligible for up to two telework days per week in accordance with the Office of the State Courts Administrator policy.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor's degree in business management, information technology, management information systems, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience

Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Five years of related work experience, including extensive knowledge and experience with relational databases.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Strong understanding of database administration, including relational design, performance optimization, and data protection (backup and recovery).
• Proficiency in SQL and database performance tuning, with the ability to automate tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, maintain high-performing and reliable database systems, and effectively manage priorities in both independent and team environments.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

How to Apply

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.