Texas Department of Public Safety · 11 hours ago
DPS - IT - Systems Administrator - 0312
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,888.50/mo - $5,888.50/mo
3+ years expThe Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a Systems Administrator to perform complex systems administration work. The role involves maintaining system operations, remediating End-of-Life systems, applying patches, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
GovernmentLaw Enforcement
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform systems administration tasks across both legacy and modern platforms, including configuring computer hardware and software, managing operating systems, and supporting enterprise applications
Monitor, recognize, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; analyze systems, procedures; and system administration tools
Plan, test, deploy, and troubleshoot patches and updates across servers and applications
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices along with vulnerability scans
Serve as technical expert resolving problems related to system integration, compatibility, and multiple platform integration
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions to newer technologies
Maintain documentation and CMDB for migration processes, system upgrades, and project future EOL turnover/projects
Implement, configure, and provide maintenance on various applications such as Java-based applications, Apache, Tomcat, and IIS servers
Assess and lift EOL systems to new operating systems (RHEL/Windows) and work with customer, quality assurance, networking, and change control to integrate to new server/virtual machines and operating systems
Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a standard senior-high school or equivalent is required
Minimum of three (3) years' of experience in an enterprise IT environment performing technical work and supporting applications in both Windows Server and Linux is required
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the configuration and maintenance of Internet Information Services and Apache/Tomcat is required
Experience with application monitoring solutions (e.g., Application Dynamics, Nagios, Splunk, SolarWinds) and a strong knowledge of patch management tools and best practices is required
If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence
This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role
Must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4
Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems
Demonstrates foundational proficiency with commonly used operating systems, software, and hardware (VMware). Windows Server 2012 to 2025. RHEL server 5/6/7/8/9
Hands-on experience with core administrative tasks in either Windows Server or Linux Server environments, including user management, patching, and monitoring
Basic understanding of deploying applications and supporting migrations to modern infrastructure, such as virtualized or cloud-based environments
Knowledge of build processes related to server and application End-of-Life (EOL) upgrades under supervision
Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers
Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism
Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems
Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information
Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices
Availability for after-hours, holidays, overnight, emergencies, and weekend work may be required
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Company
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Department of Public Safety provides crime records services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Federal Emergency Management Agency
2019-02-25Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Aaron Blackstone
Chief Information Security Officer
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