The Mississippi Department of Finance & Administration is seeking a third -level professional position accountable for
performing complex assignments often requiring the development of new or improved applications, processes or
techniques. Accountable for application design and creation, application security, validation, evaluation and
implementation. Works on and solves complex problems where analysis requires in depth evaluation of various
factors. Provides complex technical support in relevant fields of discipline. Mentors less experienced staff.
Thorough knowledge of .NET Framework 4.0.0, ASP.NET (VB.NET), .NET Core, Windows Server versions 2025, 2022,
2019, and 2016, IIS, Microsoft SQL required. IBM DB2, Red Hat Linux, and Drupal CMS knowledge will separate
candidates. The person selected will be expected to upgrade multiple existing applications to the latest .NET CORE
version as well as make several changes to the database and function of the application to enhance functionality.
To be considered, all proposed consultants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
ï· A four -year degree from an accredited school in Computer Science, Information Technology, or like field.
ï· Seven (7) years or more of direct and specific experience creating applications in multiple programming languages
ï· Five (5) years or more of direct database design and administration.
ï· Five (5) years or more of experience with application and database security, privacy, and compliance decisions.
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Beginner: 1 -2 years Intermediate: 3 -5 years Advanced: 5 -7 years SME: 7+ years
Skill Set Skill Level
(See key code
above) Required/Preferred Notes
Operating Systems
Windows Server Intermediate Required Versions 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
Linux Intermediate Preferred zLinux, Red Hat, SUSE
Programming Language/Development Tools
.NET Advanced Preferred
.NET CORE SME Required
C# SME Required
Database Systems/Database Tools
Microsoft SQL Advanced Required
IIS 11 Advanced Required
4. Scoring Method
Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100%
Technical skills and experience 30
Project management experience 30
Communication skills/interview results 30
Cost 10