Key Responsibilities

Support, manage, and expand FDOT infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments
Architect, design, and lead technology initiatives across infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, identity and access management, data analytics, and compliance
Oversee and manage Microsoft 365, Microsoft platforms, identity platforms, and multi-cloud environments
Administer and support servers, systems, and applications of medium to high complexity
Coordinate server configuration and administration with FDOT, SDC, and external contractors
Monitor systems and applications for security, performance, and availability
Recommend and implement server and software upgrades
Establish systems by evaluating network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, latency) and implementing firewalls and network policies
Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues; escalate to vendors as needed
Identify opportunities to refactor solutions for improved performance, cost efficiency, and scalability
Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, repositories, pipelines, and organizational settings
Deploy, manage, and support AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud services
Support other IT staff, including developers
Perform additional duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical institute degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted

Required Experience

5-8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or a related field
3-5 years of IT experience in infrastructure/network operations, support, maintenance, and administration
2-3 years experience with:
Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022
IIS Administration
Network communications (TCP/IP, DNS, Samba/CIFS, NTFS permissions)
AWS cloud systems (required)
Highly Desired:
Microsoft Azure cloud experience
Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., GCP)
Administration of Microsoft software
Middleware support (API Management, IT Service Automation tools, batch job services)

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
Ability to troubleshoot across multiple technology platforms
Expertise in automating and documenting administrative tasks
Ability to manage multiple priorities and context-switch effectively
Proficiency in networking principles and cloud-based architectures
In-depth knowledge of:
AWS Services
Microsoft Azure Services
Microsoft Server products
Linux (RedHat & Ubuntu)
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and application development architectures

Personal Attributes

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