Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.  Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.   The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.  Must meet agency in-office requirementsSalary commensurate with experience and qualifications GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPerforms highly advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves serving as the subject matter expert on the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Information Technology (IT) cloud architecture. Plays a key role in advancing the agency's IT modernization initiative. Designs, manages, and implements the TWDB cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, application design, and monitoring. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others. Reports to the Manager of the Security & Networking Department.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSRoadmaps, designs, implements, tests, and maintains secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures across public, private, and hybrid environments.Defines cloud standards, reference architectures, access controls, and best practices aligned with TWDB’s enterprise architecture and strategic IT roadmap.Leads cloud migration and modernization efforts, including application refactoring, infrastructure transformation, maintenance, and decommissioning of legacy systems.Evaluates cloud services and emerging technologies and recommends solutions that improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.Collaborates with multiple TWDB and state agency groups to roadmap, design, and secure solutions that best fit application requirements.Leads complex migrations from on-premises legacy systems to cloud-native or hybrid architectures.Ensures cloud solutions align with IT policies, DIR standards, and TWDB governance requirements.Designs and implements CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes.Develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistency, repeatability, and traceability of cloud environments.Implements automated monitoring, logging, and alerting to improve system reliability and incident response.Leads continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and reduction of manual operational tasks.Collaborates with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure compliance with state cybersecurity standards, risk management requirements, and audit controls.Supports disaster recovery, backup, and high‑availability strategies to ensure mission‑critical system continuity.Monitors cloud usage and costs, recommending optimization strategies and governance controls.Develops and maintains clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams.Maintains confidential and sensitive information.Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.Performs other duties as assigned. 
