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TCEQ - Systems Administrator IV
CAPPSAustin, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a mission-driven state agency focused on environmental protection. You'll thrive here if you have proven experience in desktop provisioning and enjoy mentoring others as part of a supportive team. Apply now to make a significant impact and grow your skills.
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Description
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
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
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 fulltime 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 fulltime experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.
OR
Six (6) years of fulltime 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 fulltime UNIX, LINUX, Novell, or Windows Server Systems Administrator in a multiplatform 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 MF, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Information Resources Division.
BENEFITS
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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at .
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate desktop provisioning implementations and upgrades. Work with vendors and customers to ensure smooth transitions to upgraded systems. Prepare architecture diagrams and descriptions that represent current and proposed systems, including costs and benefits.
- Lead and/or coordinate the administration of desktop environments and provisioning tools to ensure systems meet the business needs of the agency.
- Monitor and respond to customer issues and analyze problems to troubleshoot and resolve customer service issues and performance improvement.
- Act as a mentor for junior analysts and a technical resource for other analysts.
- Assist with software security planning and implementation.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience installing, provisioning, and updating desktop software in an enterprise environment.
- Experience with configuring or administering Windows desktop installations and imaging tools.
- Experience in providing technicalbased customer service.
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 fulltime 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 fulltime experience in computer system administration, network administration, or operating systems programming in an open systems environment.
OR
Six (6) years of fulltime 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 fulltime UNIX, LINUX, Novell, or Windows Server Systems Administrator in a multiplatform 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 MF, 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
- WorkLife 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 accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at .
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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