Systems Architect

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions:
Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of complex computing systems. Technical expert in multiple highly specialized phases of software systems design and support. Formulates and designs specifications for the most complex operating software applications or modifies and maintains existing complex applications. Performs highly complex technical work applying skills in programming, systems design and software engineering.




Work is performed with independence and initiative under the general supervision of the Enterprise IT Supervisor. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

• Performs high-level project planning and management of hardware and software installations and upgrades.

• Recommends technology solutions that will support and enhance the computing environment.

• Creates and implements policies for the use of computing environment.

• Provides Instruction, direction and reviews the work of other systems analysts.

• Defines functional and technical specifications for hardware and software. Researches and recommends new hardware and software technology approaches.

• Conducts complex problem diagnosis and provides resolution.

• Provides technical leadership for system administrators, system programmers, or others as assigned.

• Creates solutions through the use of one or more scripting languages.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering or closely related field and five years of systems design experience. Experience must include two years of systems design experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Extensive knowledge of infrastructure systems, application programming, and network connectivity.

Open Date: 06/15/2026
Close Date: 06/19/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 024 - From $49.12 to $63.86
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.