TCEQ - Systems Administrator

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

• Coordinate and perform advanced computer systems analysis, administration and delivery of complex IT systems of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Lead, plan, document, and coordinate enterprise application administration and release activities. Serve as the primary administrator for Oracle WebCenter Content (WCC) and provide support for other enterprise systems as needed. Oversee configuration, patching, upgrades, and integrations with related applications. Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and other technical teams to ensure successful deployments and minimal downtime.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, system monitoring, and technical support for Linux-based environments and enterprise applications. Collaborate with Data Center staff, other TCEQ technical support staff, and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and maintain procedures and technical documentation for systems administration and application support. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), configuration baselines, and disaster recovery documentation. Provide cross-training and consulting to technical and program staff to ensure continuity and adherence to best practices.
• Plan, implement, and maintain security and compliance measures for supported systems. Manage user access controls, conduct vulnerability reviews, and ensure systems adhere to agency and state cybersecurity standards.

Key Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, or administering enterprise applications or middleware systems such as Oracle WebCenter Content, WebLogic, or similar platforms.
• Experience administering Linux-based operating systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, CentOS) and related enterprise environments.
• Experience with shell scripting or automation tools such as Bash, Python, Jenkins, or Cron for system management or deployment tasks.

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

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance
• 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 (M.O.S.) CODES
• M.O.S. 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