Job Description
Are you a visionary IT professional seeking stability, impact, and excellent benefits?
We are urgently hiring for a Senior Information Technology Specialist to join the Texas State Government. In this pivotal role, you will help modernize the state's digital infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions for millions of Texans.
Why Join Us?
Role Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned expert to lead critical IT initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect robust systems, enhance cybersecurity measures, and drive digital transformation across state agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We are urgently hiring for a Senior Information Technology Specialist to join the Texas State Government. In this pivotal role, you will help modernize the state's digital infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions for millions of Texans.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pension Plan: Defined benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and state holidays.
- Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned expert to lead critical IT initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect robust systems, enhance cybersecurity measures, and drive digital transformation across state agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex IT infrastructure and software systems.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal security standards and data protection regulations.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and analysts.
- Conduct system performance analysis and implement optimization strategies.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate project timelines for third-party integrations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems analysis, software engineering, or network administration.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or .NET development environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud computing platforms, virtualization, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, or PMP are highly desirable.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Driver’s License and pass a background check.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex IT infrastructure and software systems.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal security standards and data protection regulations.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based environments (AWS/Azure).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and analysts.
- Conduct system performance analysis and implement optimization strategies.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate project timelines for third-party integrations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems analysis, software engineering, or network administration.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or .NET development environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud computing platforms, virtualization, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Solutions Architect, or PMP are highly desirable.
- Ability to obtain a Texas Driver’s License and pass a background check.