Nature of Work
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to fill a vacancy of Senior Information Technologist.
This is an on-site position scheduled Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
Requires scheduled on-call availability.
• Proficiency in manipulation of Cisco IOS, fluent with IOS command line interface, packet sniffers and other network toolsets.
•Network systems (LAN/WAN/Security) administration, monitoring, automation, incident management/troubleshooting, tracking and coordination, and reporting (e.g., performance, problem, change capacity)
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, QOS, VOIP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IPsec, SSL VPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree and other Internet protocols
• Expert in designing, configuring, implementing, and monitoring layer 2 and layer 3 network equipment (Primarily Cisco) to support an enterprise network more than 300 switches/routers/firewalls and thousands of endpoint devices.
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects, to include using Work breakdown structures, Gnatt Charts, and other scheduling tools as necessary.
• Experience implementing and designing Cisco Wireless APs/controllers, Cisco ISE, and/or Palo Alto firewalls preferred
• CCNP or equivalent knowledge required.
• Must be able to acquire FCIC/NCIC certification (provided after employment)
• Additional qualifications as identified by the assignment
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager, members are expected to identify and resolve advanced technology-based work problems of a nature that employees are unable to solve or overcome.
- Infrastructure: Enterprise Network Management, Desktop Management, Server Management, Security Management, Incident Management, Financial Management, Project Management, Document Management, Service Management, Asset Management, Storage Area Network, or Middleware Management
Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained. Specific duties are based on assignment.
SUPERVISES OTHERS: No- Resolves advanced service desk tickets and customer reported problems
- Troubleshoots and returns technology to service within discipline at an advanced level
- Manages and performs effectively personal daily activities and multiple major projects under the discipline of defined business processes
- Identifies and analyzes complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; provides solutions to problems
- Designs and implements technology at an advanced level within the discipline
- Recommends and implements changes to improve operational efficiencies
- Demonstrates technical leadership when working with peers and customers to achieve long-term solutions for a variety of agency technology needs
- Contributes to project plans/schedules, and coordinates requirements, tasks, work assignments, resources and critical milestones, focusing on priority tasks
- Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
- This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
- Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Technology or related field
- Six (6) years’ experience in information technology specific to the assigned discipline (i.e. application development, database administration, etc.) that includes customer service
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Additional qualifications as identified by the assignment
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
- Consideration for this position requires a credit check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, policies, personal computers, operating systems and related software applications\
- Skill in managing personal daily activities and major projects for self and others
- Skill in use and application of reference materials to research and solve major problems
- Skill in the application of theory in resolving major problems
- Skill in applying new technologies, soft skills and procedures
- Ability to mentor teammates, lead teams, and facilitate groups to achieve success with others
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations at various levels
- Ability to use diplomacy in dealing with difficult customers and delivery of services
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers and others
- Ability to communicate with tact, patience and courtesy at all levels of the organization
- Ability to assist personnel with training of new technologies
- Ability to self-develop relevant job related skill(s) for current role and partner with management on training plans and career path opportunities
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, priorities, policies and procedures
- Ability to identify, to take ownership of, and to troubleshoot and solve major problems
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Physical Abilities
The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:
- Sit up to 7 hours per day
- Stand up to 1 hour per day
- Walk up to 1 hour per day
- Drive up to 1 hour per day
- Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
