Various High-Level IT Positions (PM, BA, Dev, Ops, DBA etc.) for TX Govt. Entity

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of the organization's website and online transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform procedures necessary to safeguard the website and internet transactions.
• Apply Internet firewall technologies to maintain security.
• Ensure the user community understands and adheres to security procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent planning skills
• Expert knowledge of distributed system security software and web-based technology
• Expert knowledge of encryption, firewall, and access control technologies
• Associate's degree and 3+ years' experience or equivalent

Position Overview

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code (e.g., HTML, XML, CGI, Java scripts) for a website component. Collaborates with graphic designers and project team members to develop site concepts, interface designs, and overall architecture. Responsible for interface implementation and possesses complex knowledge of word processing tools.

Required Qualifications

• Strong navigation and site design skills
• Expert understanding of web-based technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2 years of developmental experience in web-based languages

Position Overview

Manages the integration and communications among applications, databases, and technology platforms. Administers technology practices, standards, and procedures while managing an inventory of technology assets. Analyzes work processes, documents information flow, and makes decisions based on business opportunities, benefits, and risks. May manage a portfolio of developments and oversee new or enhanced applications into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage integration and communications among technology platforms
• Administer company technology practices and standards
• Analyze work processes and recommend strategic improvements
• Oversee the implementation of new or enhanced applications

Required Qualifications

• Very high level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, manage, plan, and direct business systems analysis teams
• Strong knowledge of IT industry trends and architectural concepts
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of consulting experience OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years consulting experience
• Training in college-level computer systems; MBA or Project Management Certification preferred

Position Overview

Ensures that hardware and software implementations meet the company's technology infrastructure design and architecture. Oversees adherence to infrastructure standards for wide area, campus, and local area networks, defines requirements, synchronizes product releases, evaluates emerging technologies, and manages network management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to infrastructure architecture standards
• Define requirements for supporting products and infrastructure
• Manage synchronization of product releases and change cycles
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential impact
• Manage network management architecture and technology benchmarking activities

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with an IT focus

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science

Position Overview

Develops comprehensive database plans by assessing future information requirements. Establishes policies and procedures to ensure database integrity and maintains routines that facilitate efficient database usage. Keeps abreast of latest developments, plans migrations, enforces database security standards, and mentors application programmers on efficient access techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and plan for long-range database requirements
• Develop and enforce policies to ensure database integrity
• Plan and coordinate data management system migrations
• Monitor database performance and security
• Design procedures for database backup and recovery

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of database management systems and decision support tools
• Experience with data warehouse development and maintenance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Undergraduate degree in Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 10 years' experience; MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science preferred

Position Overview

Oversees program planning, tracking, scope management, risk management, and quality assurance for development projects. Supports the organization's vision and business objectives by directing resources to ensure the quality and timely delivery of critical products and services. Implements process and system improvements while translating business requirements into effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall program oversight and effective risk management
• Direct resource activities in alignment with business objectives
• Establish and maintain quality metrics and guidelines
• Implement process and system improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience OR an advanced degree with 10+ years of consulting experience
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of business/industry knowledge
• At least 5 years' experience with Project Management systems and in Information Technology

Position Overview

Identifies opportunities for business process improvement and drives innovation. Investigates potential solutions, justifies expenditures, defines improvement strategies, directs implementation of recommendations, and facilitates standardization across departments. Focuses on integrating common data processes, establishing metrics, and managing outsourced projects to ensure quality compliance in cost, performance, and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business process improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement process improvement solutions
• Facilitate integration of common processes and data
• Direct outsourced project management ensuring adherence to quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Strong business and technical judgment
• Familiarity with IT industry trends and process engineering methodologies
• Advanced degree with 6+ years of consulting experience OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in complex systems

Position Overview

Acts as a recognized expert in translating operational business needs into technology architecture and design for complex systems. Develops physical system architectures, transforms logical models into tangible designs, addresses key architectural considerations, and resolves cross-technology communication challenges. Publishes and updates architecture models to ensure compliance with business requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop physical system architecture and design models
• Utilize architecture guidelines to transform logical models
• Address technology integration and communication challenges
• Publish and update architecture models in line with business requirements

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with systems development processes and methodologies
• Ability to lead cross-functional work teams
• Understanding of relational database technologies
• Undergraduate degree in Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science
• Industry certifications in a relevant area

Position Overview

Leads the evaluation and implementation of business process improvements while ensuring compliance with IT standards. Identifies cost reduction opportunities, directs process improvements, and communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding change management, education, and training initiatives.