Distributed Computer Systems Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 878531 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 42000731

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000731 

Salary:  $47,668.14 - $101,774.92 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2026 

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DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or
A high school diploma and completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience; or
A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 720-classroom hour (1 year) program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester (1 year) or 90 quarter hours (1 year) of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two (2) years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel required.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for 2nd Level Technical and Administrative Support for department users, including hardware, software and communications components.  This includes diagnostic evaluation and technical troubleshooting of software and hardware problems.
Responsible for configuration of Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services (FDACS) mobile devices via a Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform. Configuration of mobile devices will include, but not be limited to, initial setup, maintenance of devices within the MDM, and maintaining established standards for those devices.
Will take a lead role in the planning, testing and implementation of major projects under the supervision of management. This includes designing and implementing System Center (SCCM) and Microsoft Intune Admin Center software deployments.
Responsible for installation of new desktops, relocation of existing desktops, completion of installation/relocation paperwork, following standards for desktop software and tracking of licensed products. Formulate, coordinate, and ensure standards for desktop hardware and software. This includes creating and managing images and task sequences in System Center SCCM, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
Performs related work as required. This includes, but is not limited to: Adherence to the policies and procedures of the Department's Information Resource Security Program (Chapter 8 - Department's Supervisory Manual), allocates time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of distributed processing operations, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of computers, operating systems, and software.
• Knowledge of imaging software (i.e., Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, System Center Configuration Manager)
• Knowledge of Desktop Configuration Tools such as System Center Configuration Manager
• Ability to write, code, test and debug scripting. 
• Ability to take lead on technical projects. 
• Ability to develop training programs related to distributed processing operations and procedures. 
• Ability to test and debug computer applications.
• Ability to process information logically and solve problems.
• Ability to monitor and resolve problems with distributed computer systems components.
• Ability to identify and define user task needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."
SPECIAL NOTES:

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.