Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Systems Administrator, Intermediate for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Applicants must be available for an in-person interview.

Job Overview:

The Systems Administrator shall serve as the Department's Subject Matter Expert. The Systems Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining servers, operating systems, and related infrastructure to support remote monitoring and management capabilities across all Department facilities. This role ensures the successful implementation of technology upgrades, system stability, and security compliance while enabling operational continuity in scenarios where physical site access is limited. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Provision, configure, and manage the lifecycle of server infrastructure, operating systems, and remote administration platforms, including upgrades and standardization;
• Coordinate enterprise deployments of hardware and software across multiple sites, ensuring consistent builds and smooth transitions;
• Monitor and optimize system health through proactive alerting, incident triage, root cause analysis, and performance tuning to maintain availability and meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets;
• Implement security controls by enforcing patch and vulnerability remediation, establishing hardening baselines, and managing role-based access (RBAC/least privilege);
• Collaborate with network and systems architecture teams to validate interoperability, capacity planning, and scalability across integrated environments;
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, configuration standards, change records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support operational continuity and audit readiness;
• Provide rollout support and knowledge transfer, including go-live assistance, post-deployment stabilization, and enablement for end-users and IT staff on new platforms and tools;
• Implement and maintain remote monitoring and management tools for statewide systems;
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams during outages or situations with limited site access; and
• Maintain availability for critical incidents or maintenance windows, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position:

• A minimum of five (5) years in systems administration, including deployment, maintenance, and remote monitoring of enterprise systems;
  
• Efficient in remote management tools and virtualization platforms;
• Experience in network fundamentals and the importance of security hardening;
• Creating scripts for automation using PowerShell and Bash; and
• Promoting effective information security practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Department prefers the Candidates to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• Experience with large-scale deployments across multiple sites;
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities in a distributed work environment;
• Strong documentation and written and verbal communication skills; and
• Experience in and collaboration with Data Center environments.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE  or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.