TCEQ - Systems Administrator IV

Are you an experienced Systems Administrator, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Information Resources Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead, plan, document, schedule, and coordinate systems patching, and application releases and upgrades. Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, management, and other technical teams to ensure smooth transitions to upgraded systems.
• Develop and maintain procedures for enterprise application systems administration. Document processes and technical specifications for systems and applications, provide cross training and consulting to technical staff.
• Respond to problem calls, troubleshoot problems, and provide customer support and technical assistance for Linux-based systems and enterprise applications. Collaborate with Data Center staff, other TCEQ technical support staff, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Plan, document, and implement, and / or lead the implementation of operating systems and software security measures.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in an information technologies or related field from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

OR

Completion of 15 semester hours in information technologies from an accredited college, plus five (5) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

OR

Six (6) years of full-time experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.

All the above experience options must have included successful completion of two (2) years as a full-time UNIX, LINUX, Novell, or Windows Server Systems Administrator in a multi-platform environment.

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

TRANSCRIPT / COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK :

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.

BENEFITS

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at : https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / CompensationSystem / JobDescriptions / . Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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