Senior IT Professional

Job Title

Senior IT Professional

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Architecture and Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute    

Texas A&M University is hiring a Senior IT Professional to join the Architecture and Engineering department. This role will serve as a senior resource, applying expertise in virtualization, containerization, Kubernetes, and library specific complex data systems.  Specific experience with Folio and/or other library systems is preferred.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 8 years of related information technology experience  

A well-qualified candidate should possess one or more of the following: 

•  Experience working with Linux operating systems and directory services such as OpenLDAP, as well as experience with Microsoft Active Directory/Entra.
• Experience in virtualization, storage, backup systems, and disaster recovery.
• Experience deploying applications and systems in public cloud environments (Google, Azure, AWS).
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD processes, using platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Container orchestration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Node.js, HCL, Terraform.
• Experience supporting client interactions and gathering requirements to ensure effective solutions.
• Experience collaborating with partners and contributing to solution integration efforts that enhance operational efficiency
• Practical experience with automation technologies such as Ansible, Chef, and Puppet, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Pulumi.
• Experience writing and consuming REST APIs and cloud web services like Azure, AWS and GCP

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and solution integration.
• Eagerness to engage in professional development activities to continuously advance skills and knowledge.
• Familiarity with strategic thinking, planning skills, and project portfolio management.
• Basic understanding of IT industry trends, security regulations, and emerging IT issues.
• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM frameworks and understanding of context/interrelationships in project management.
• Knowledge of network protocols and theory, including TCP/IP and OSI layers, with a basic understanding of load balancing.
• Solid knowledge of databases, particularly BigQuery, MySQL, and MS-SQL.

What you need to know 

Salary: Up to $80,000 commensurate with education and experience 
Location: In-person role in College Station, Texas 

Schedule: This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.  

Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted asylum or refugee status in accordance with 15 CFR, Part 762; 22 CFR §§122.5, 123.22 and 123.26; and 31 CFR § 501.601 

What to do     

Apply ! A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials.  You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.      

Why Texas A&M University?     

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.     

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

· Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

·  12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

· Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

· Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

· Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

· Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

· Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.