IT Technical Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-22
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Cybersecurity, Systems Analyst
Job number# OMF-TW
This position is located in the Office of Management & Finance, within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry IT department.
This is a department wide vacancy open to current LDAF employees only.
Ready to make a meaningful impact? If you are detail-oriented with a passion for technology and public service. Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) has a current vacancy for an IT Technical Engineer! This position involves performing highly responsible and advanced information technology duties and serves as one of the senior technical experts/consultants for statewide and department-wide IT projects and tasks supporting the enterprise IT system and infrastructure.
This includes complex activities related to database and third-party software configuration, installation, monitoring and management, and disaster recovery planning within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Supervision for this position is received from the IT Technical Architect.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Join Us?- Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, supportive environment
- Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make real impact
- Grow your career while helping others grow theirs
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Qualifications:- Seven years of experience in information technology; OR
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
- An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
- A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
- A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
- A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.
- Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:Instrumental role in software installation and configuration, data migration, deployments and troubleshooting of statewide hardware and software which support business critical applications. Software includes operating systems, databases, and third-party applications. Hardware includes servers, workstations, printers, and scanners.
Plans, implements, and evaluates goals and results. Assists in the preparation of a multi-year strategic plan for the agency by collaborating with agency management to define strategic information technology goals and measurable objectives.
Prepares reports as needed relative to the agency's information technology activities. Makes recommendations to agency management regarding information technology processes and programs.
Performs analysis of new and…
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