DevOps Sys Analyst

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• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
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Functional Title: DevOps Sys Analyst 
Job Title: IRM Developer Sys Analyst IV 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: IT Operations-Operating 
Posting Number: 11347 
Closing Date: 03/10/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Salary Range: $5,100.00 - $8,300.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD 
Other Locations: Austin 
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Brief Job Description:

This is a technical position on the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Information Technology Services (ITS) DevOps team. The Systems Analyst IV position primarily works in the coordination of release activities. This also includes release management, change management, managing builds and deployments, system administration, and documentation.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Application Build and Release Management Activities (40%)
• Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations (20%)
• Communications / Team Lead (20%)
• Research and Analysis (15%)
• Professional and Technical Development (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of general processes and workflows for enterprise IT operations and DevOps

• Knowledge of Jenkins, Ansible, WebSphere, WebSphere Portal, WebLogic, SVN, Atlassian Suite: Jira Software, Jira Service Management (Jira Service Desk), BitBucket (Git)

• Knowledge of working with Linux-based systems

• Knowledge of working with Version Control Systems

• Skilled in organizational and time management with a high attention to detail

• Skilled in analytical and critical thinking

• Skilled in effective written and verbal communication

• Skilled in independently managing multiple activities and tasks simultaneously

• Skilled in using Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint

• Ability to analyze systems, processes, and procedures to revise and document standards as needed

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization

• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work on-call in a 24/7 work environment

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from a four-year accredited College or University with a degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Work experience as developer, system analyst, DevOps analyst, or related field may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience working with Linux.

Additional Information:

• N/A

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.