Texas Department of Insurance requires the services of
1 Systems Analyst 3
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst to join our team and support legacy modernization projects for the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC). This role will primarily focus on Unix and Windows server administration, with responsibilities including OS and application builds, system hardening, configurations, scripting, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should have experience with MS SQL and/or Oracle databases and be adept at working with remote virtual servers and Azure cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Unix and Windows server administration, including OS and application builds, system hardening, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with agency ITS staff and Data Center Services teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Write and maintain technical and user documentation.
- Participate in regular meetings and work sessions with business owners, technical teams, and vendors.
- Manage tasks in a virtual collaborative setting across multiple teams.
- Present project updates and completed work to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Strong experience in Unix and Windows server administration.
- Familiarity with MS SQL and/or Oracle database backends.
- Proficiency in managing remote virtual servers and Azure cloud environments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information.
- Self-starter with a proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Additional Information:
- This role may include other support projects as time and contract scope allow.
- All project work will adhere to established change management workflows and business processes to support DWC and legacy modernization efforts.
Requirements:
- 8yrs - Required - 8 or more years of experience. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead, and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- 8yrs - Required - Working on projects that cross functional agency systems, and that require planning and scheduling during project development and implementation
- 8yrs - Required - Troubleshooting and solving complex problems related to implementation or maintenance of system software and operating systems
- 8yrs - Required - Testing systems and/or applications to ensure user and functional requirements are met
- 5yrs - Required - Working on Unix system analysis and/or administration
- 5yrs - Required - Working on Windows Server system analysis and/or administration
- 5yrs - Required - Creating and troubleshooting scripting and/or coding for server, services, or operations
- 3yrs - Required - Working with Oracle or MS SQL database servers
- 3yrs - Required - Working on Microsoft 365 administration
- 2yrs - Required - Using Microsoft Teams or other collaboration tool to communicate and work within a team
- 4yrs - Preferred - Writing user documentation
- 4yrs - Preferred - Writing technical documentation
- 2yrs - Preferred - Working as a systems analyst or security administrator in direct support of a State agency in the Texas State Data Center environment
- 2yrs - Preferred - Working as a systems analyst or security administrator in the Microsoft 365 government tenant for a Texas State agency
- 2yrs - Preferred - Working with IBM Datacap Software
Work hours and Location:
- Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
- The primary work location(s) will be at 1601 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78701.
- The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.
Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.
Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.