Job Description
Join the State of Texas and Secure Your Future
We are urgently seeking a skilled IT Specialist to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the state government, offering unmatched job security and an excellent benefits package designed to support your work-life balance.
Why Join Us?
- Outstanding Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Security: Participation in the Texas Employees Retirement System (TERS).
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement within state government.
Job Summary:
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our state-wide technology infrastructure. You will ensure data integrity, system security, and operational efficiency for government services.
What You Will Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain secure software applications for state agencies.
- Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of legacy and modern systems.
- Ensure strict adherence to state compliance standards and cybersecurity protocols.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable technical solutions.
- Monitor system performance and implement necessary upgrades to minimize downtime.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize database systems to ensure high availability and data integrity.
- Conduct regular security audits and implement patches to protect sensitive government data.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff members.
- Prepare technical documentation and system architecture diagrams.
- Respond to emergency system outages with rapid, effective resolution strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in enterprise software development or systems administration.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database management.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is highly preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background check and security clearance.