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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 2 days ago

Comptroller - Server/Hybrid-Cloud Section Manager (Reopen)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Comptroller - Server/Hybrid-Cloud Section Manager to oversee the Information Technology Division. This role involves managing operations, architectural design, and systems analysis for hybrid cloud infrastructures, ensuring effective cloud governance and team management.

AccountingGovernmentNon Profit

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides operations management, architectural design and systems analysis. Designs, implements, and manages hybrid cloud architectures spanning AWS public cloud, AWS Outposts, and on-premises VMware vSphere environments

Oversees multi-platform operations including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and Red Hat OpenShift container platforms

Develops and maintains cloud governance frameworks, security policies, and compliance standards

Leads migration strategies from legacy systems to hybrid cloud solutions

Ensures high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity across all platforms

Architect modifications and enhancements and support technical and business needs of the agency

Analyzes existing procedures for efficiency and effectiveness

Leads and manages IT projects

Stays informed on latest developments in cloud platforms and applications

Utilizes agency ticketing system to enter and track problems and work requests

Provides supervision and guidance to section employees. Monitors work performance, conducts evaluations for staff, develops competencies, and resolves employee issues according to agency policy

Serves as a role model, mentor, and motivator to employees

Demonstrates professional conduct and adherence to agency policies

Ensures the professional development of section personnel through activities such as classroom training, on-the-job training, online training job rotations, cross training and special assignments and projects

Oversees personnel management activities of the section including hiring staff, employee recognition and development, and disciplinary actions

Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with agency and division priorities as well as established workflow or essential functions

Instructs employees on specific tasks, job functions, and makes available instructions, reference material and supplies

Ensures employees are adhering to agency, division and sections policies, procedures, and accepted practices

Ensures employees are utilizing agency change management processes

Ensures employees are creating and maintaining documentation for system implementation, maintenance, technical how-to and troubleshooting procedures

Tracks employee statistics and provides timely feedback through progress reporting

Develops and evaluates budget requests and serves as section Contract Manager. Supports the development of procurement documents and evaluate vendor responses to solicitations

Supports the establishment of service levels for the purpose of contract monitoring

Evaluates the performance of vendors on contracts

Supports the planning and submitting budget requests and justifications for both capital and non-capital expenditures for primary area of responsibility

Implements comprehensive cloud cost management and optimization strategies

Establishes cost visibility, accountability, and governance across all cloud platforms

Develops and monitors cloud budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting mechanisms

Drives cost optimization initiatives including rightsizing, reserved instances, and resource tagging

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

AWSVMware vSphereWindows ServerLinux AdministrationRed Hat OpenShiftKubernetesTerraformAnsibleCloud Financial ManagementChange ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree

Eight (8) years of progressive IT infrastructure management and support experience

Three (3) years of cloud infrastructure management experience including Hybrid environments

Three (3) years of team management experience with technical professionals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field

Expert-level knowledge of AWS services, AWS Outposts deployment and management

Strong experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and hybrid cloud integrations

Proficiency in Windows Server administration and Active Directory management

Advanced Linux system administration across multiple distributions (RHEL, Amazon Linux)

Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift container platform and Kubernetes

Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, vRealize Operations, Prometheus)

Proven track record of leading transformational technology initiatives

Strong change management and organizational development capabilities

Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership

Experience managing remote and distributed teams

Demonstrated success in cloud cost optimization and financial governance

Experience with cloud billing analysis, cost allocation, and budget management

Understanding of cloud economics and pricing models across multiple platforms

Ability to translate technical metrics into business value propositions

AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent cloud certifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or OpenShift certifications

ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification

Certified Cloud Financial Management practitioner

Benefits

Insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedule

Company

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

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The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.

Founded in 1835

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees