IT Systems Administrator

Salary : $61,235.20 Annually
Location : Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00723
Division: Administration Division
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central


General Description


This class works on projects/issues of medium to high complexity regarding networks, servers, and storage. This class is considered essential personnel and also available for on-call support outside of regular business hours or work schedule.

Examples of Duties


Maintains the server and network environment within the network as well as server backups, data security, light programming, and basic networking.

Acts as Level 2 Tech support to the helpdesk and addresses problems with user profiles, email accounts, and missing files.

Patch management for both servers and workstations, researches and recommends solutions that will increase availability and uptime for all systems in the organization.

Designs, implements, and maintains backup strategies in conjunction with retention guidelines and departmental need.

Evaluates, tests, and recommends new technologies, hardware, and software solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security.

Assists with budgeting, procurement, inventory management, and asset lifecycle planning for information technology systems and infrastructure.

Creates, builds, and deploys virtual machines from self-defined templates and clones.

Scales and builds raid groups, storage groups, and LUN's.

Scales, builds and manages multiple SAN arrays and systems.

Performs project management as needed.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related field, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience with Cisco, VMware, and EMC is preferred. Preferred certifications include: CCNA, MCSE, MCITP, VCP, or ISMS, or similar certifications.

Knowledge of (position requirements at entry):
Application of Microsoft's Directory Services, Group Policy, and Domain concepts.
Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Conditional Access, and Intune.
Complex routing and switching concepts through the first 4 layers of the OSI model.
Disaster Recovery concepts and principles.
Virtualization concepts, resource pools, server scaling, and performance analysis.
SAN concepts including iSCSI, Fibre Channel, fabric zoning, IOPS scaling and storage performance analysis.
SMTP, POP, and IMAP protocols, specifically how they function.

Skills in (position requirements at entry):
Customer service and first call problem resolution.
Administration and troubleshooting of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud-based technologies.
Developing technical standards, policies, procedures, and documentation.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and operational requirements.
Problem solving and root cause analysis.
Strong troubleshooting through layer 4 of the OSI.
Administration of both Microsoft and Linux.
Configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless.
Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco UCS/VOIP/Hyperconverged
Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting VMware infrastructures.
Configure and maintain an EMC SAN environment.
Project management.
Technical documentation.
Windows scripting.
Maintaining an Exchange Messaging environment to include moving datastores, modifying individual user settings as well as establishing enterprise defaults.
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

Positions in this class typically require:
Fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Health Coverage with HRA:
PPO - 2 plans*
HDHP-High Deductible Health Plan-1
Cost per month:


Plan 1-PPO Plan 2-PPO Plan 3-HDHP
Employee $133.46 $40.00 $12.66
Emply & Spouse $553.30 $233.32 $185.80
Emply & Child(ren) $540.06 $240.00 $175.08
Family $786.34 $293.34 $227.20
*Flexible Spending Plan with pre-tax medical, dental, vision, and dependent care costs

3rd Plan Option is a High Deductible Health Plan:
$1600 Deductible needs to be met, then 20% is owed for any services
HSA with HDHP
County Employee Wellness Clinic

Employee Assistance Program - no cost to employee or family members

Dental coverage-Free for Employee Only Coverage

Vision coverage available

Long-Term Disability Policy available

Florida Retirement System Pension Plan - 3% cost to employee; 8 years vested

Florida Retirement System Investment Plan - 3% cost to employee; 1 year vested

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy - no cost to employee; additional life insurance coverage available

Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide

8 hours vacation leave per month (increases over time)


10 hours sick leave per month

13 Paid Holidays


Educational Incentive Pay - 2% for each 5 years of continuous service

Direct Deposit

Sick Leave Pool

College Tuition Reimbursement Program (A-100%, B-90%, C-80%)

Uniforms and Equipment furnished

No state income tax in Florida

Take Home Vehicle (based upon assignment)
01


Please check the block that best describes your education and experience for this position. NOTE: Relevant education must be listed in the "Education" section of your application. NOTE: Relevant experience must be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Your application will be rated ineligible if your relevant education and experience are not listed in the correct sections as listed above.

• Master's degree or higher in Information Systems or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field AND at least two (2) years of relevant experience
• Associate's degree in Information Systems or related field AND at least five (5) years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma (G.E.D.) AND at least eight (8) years of relevant experience
• None of the above

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Preferred certifications include: CCNA, MCSE, MCITP, VCP, ISMS, or similar certifications. Please lest any current related certifications you have obtained and when. Do not list "See Resume/Application".
03


Please detail any experience you have working on projects/issues of medium to high complexity regarding networks, servers, and storage. Relevant experience must be listed in the Work Experience in order to be considered eligible. Do not list "See resume/Application".
04


Please detail any experience (years, projects, employment) that you have with Cisco, VMware and EMC. Relevant experience must be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application in order to be eligible. Do not list "see resume/application.
05


Do you claim Veteran's Preference?

• Yes
• No

06


If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, which of the below qualifies you for Veteran's Preference?

• Disabled Veteran that has served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability which is compensable under public laws administered by the DVA or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Dept. of Defense
• The spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability and who, because of this disability, cannot qualify for employment
• The spouse of a Veteran who is missing in action, captured in the line of duty by hostile force, or detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power
• A Veteran of any war who has served at least one (1) day during a war time period. Must have Honorable Discharge. Active Duty for Training shall not be allowed for eligibility.
• A Veteran who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal
• The unremarried widow(er) of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow(er) if a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Defense
• A Veteran who has served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under Honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under Honorable conditions. Active Duty for Training shall not be allowed for eligibility
• A current member of any reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• N/A

07


I understand that if claiming Veteran's Preference, I must submit ALL the appropriate/supporting documentation to confirm my qualifications for Veteran's Preference by the closing date (06/22/2026) of this job advertisement in order to be awarded the appropriate Veteran's Preference. NOTE: Supporting documentation can be submitted via email to View email address on click.appcast.io; via fax at View phone number on click.appcast.io; or in person at the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Administration building located at 1700 West Leonard St., Pensacola, FL..NOTE: Supporting documentation must be submitted by the closing date (06/22/2026) in order to receive the appropriate Veteran's Preference. If the supporting documentation is not submitted by that time, Veteran's Preference will not be awarded. NOTE: For any questions regarding what documentation is required, please email View email address on click.appcast.io

• Yes
• No
• N/A

08


I understand that my application must list any employment held within the previous ten (10) years, at a minimum, in order for my application to be considered complete.I have listed any and all employment held within the previous ten (10) years.

• Yes
• No

09


I understand that I must list three (3) PERSONAL references. These references cannot be family nor previous/current supervisors. These references must have name and phone number at a minimum for contact information.I have listed three (3) personal references in my application.

• Yes
• No

10


Are you currently a permanent ECSO employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question