Comptroller - Middleware Analyst VII

About the role

The Middleware Team in Information Technology division is mission-critical, serving the people of Texas by providing exceptional systems engineering for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts applications portfolio. We are seeking an experienced Middleware Administrator to support our custom application infrastructure while collaborating closely with application development, security, and IT infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural and systems analysis.
• Architect modifications and enhancements and supports technical and business needs of the agency.
• Analyzes existing procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures middleware services adhere to agency standards, policies, and procedures.
• May serve as technical lead on projects as necessary.
• May represent team during meetings and projects.
• Stays informed on latest developments in middleware technologies and applications.
• Develops and maintains accurate system and architectural documentation for middleware systems and processes.
• Conducts training of staff prior to implementation of systems, provides advice and guidance during and post implementation.
• Oversees, trains, and mentors other team members on adherence to accepted operating procedures.
• Supports management with budgeting and compliance processes.
• Provides systems administration.
• Installs, configures, tests, upgrades, and maintains middleware services and software.
• Utilizes agency ticketing system to enter and track problems and work requests.
• Maintains and troubleshoots server and application performance in monitoring tools.
• Establishes and maintains security configuration hardening of middleware systems to benchmarks.
• Automates routines using scripting and other programming languages.
• Completes all required and assigned training before due date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) years of general technology experience in either software development, middleware or server administration.
• Seven (7) years of experience with middleware system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Five (5) years of experience with programming/scripting for automation in Ansible, Python, BASH scripts, Perl or similar.

Benefits

We offer a strong benefits package including insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule. See our benefits offering.

Pay

Salary is contingent upon qualifications.

Schedule

Work Hours: 8AM to 5PM, 40-hour week, Monday – Friday, with occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday hours, including working on-call 24 hours a day during a rotation. Hours may change based on business need. Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met.

Additional Information

Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

For more information, click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, https://onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions or https://www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.