Systems Analyst 2
Apply NowCompany: Abacus Service Corporation
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Solicitation Reference Number 537501205 Customer Name Texas Health and Human Services Commission Category pplications/Software Development Customer Entity Name Health and Human Services Commission Title Systems Analyst Level Systems Analyst 2 Posted Date 12/10/2024 Estimated Hours 1,576 SSR Status Posted Number of Positions 1 Status New # of Resumes Allowed 1 Candidates Submitted Full/Part Time Full Time SSR Cancellation Date Suggested Title Suggested NTE SSR Type Resume IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
Solicitation Reference Number: 537501205 Working Title: Systems Analyst 2 Title/Level: Systems Analyst 2 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time NTE Rate:$119.20
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
System Analyst will be responsible for
- Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing.
- Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes on AWS .
- Automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation on AWS.
- Work closely with developers to implement continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS
- Define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS
- Build tools and processes to support the infrastructure
- Share knowledge within the team
We prefer candidates with current LinkedIn profile.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 4 Required Experience with industry-standard tools for infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, visualization, and alerting 4 Required Experience in automation and testing via scripting & programming (TFS, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Java) 4 Required Strong background in Agile Principles / Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery 4 Required Experience of Public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar) DevOps design and engineering & support experience 4 Required Strong experience in Configuration Management and Release Management 8 Preferred Experience in best practices for optimizing IT infrastructure, providing policies, standards and guidelines 7 Preferred Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional engineering teams that incorporate software developers, QA, and product managers 7 Preferred Clear written and verbal communication 1 Preferred Strongly Preferred - Certified on at least one: AWS DevOps Engineering, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate 1 Preferred Preferred graduation with a Bachelors degree in CS, CIS, math, or similar technical degree.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 01/20/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1576 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TERM OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start on or around January 20, 2025 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1,576 hours for FY25.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL ONLY to the Austin area.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
By Phone
In person
Through Microsoft Teams
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC)
Solicitation Reference Number: 537501205 Working Title: Systems Analyst 2 Title/Level: Systems Analyst 2 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time NTE Rate:$119.20
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire " and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
System Analyst will be responsible for
- Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing.
- Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes on AWS .
- Automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation on AWS.
- Work closely with developers to implement continuous delivery systems and methodologies on AWS
- Define and deploy monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS
- Build tools and processes to support the infrastructure
- Share knowledge within the team
We prefer candidates with current LinkedIn profile.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/Preferred Experience 4 Required Experience with industry-standard tools for infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, visualization, and alerting 4 Required Experience in automation and testing via scripting & programming (TFS, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Java) 4 Required Strong background in Agile Principles / Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery 4 Required Experience of Public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar) DevOps design and engineering & support experience 4 Required Strong experience in Configuration Management and Release Management 8 Preferred Experience in best practices for optimizing IT infrastructure, providing policies, standards and guidelines 7 Preferred Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional engineering teams that incorporate software developers, QA, and product managers 7 Preferred Clear written and verbal communication 1 Preferred Strongly Preferred - Certified on at least one: AWS DevOps Engineering, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate 1 Preferred Preferred graduation with a Bachelors degree in CS, CIS, math, or similar technical degree.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 01/20/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1576 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TERM OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start on or around January 20, 2025 and are expected to completed by August 31, 2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1,576 hours for FY25.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.
Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL ONLY to the Austin area.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
C) Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's and/or Vendor's expense.
D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
E) The worker may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through the Agency.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
By Phone
In person
Through Microsoft Teams
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
vendor's submission of a candidate may be disqualified if :
- The vendor fails to add the candidate to competitive solicitation, or RFR, in the DIR ITSAC Portal.
- Another vendor submits the same candidate for the same competitive solicitation, also known as a request of resume (RFR).
- The vendor submits more than one candidate for the same competitive solicitation, or RFR.
- The vendor submits a candidate after the response period for a competitive solicitation, or RFR.
- The vendor fails to format the email subject line properly, when submitting a candidate for a competitive solicitation, or RFR:
- Proper Formatting: Solicitation Number, Vendor Name, Candidate First and Last Name, Position Type and Level
- Example: 529123456, Sanders Technologies, Jane Doe, Project Lead 3
- The vendor fails to follow any other instructions noted in the competitive solicitation, or RFR.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued, unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated, renewed, or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC, at its sole discretion, may renew the Purchase Order for up to three, one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s), if exercised, shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.