TWDB - 26-78: Cloud Architect (Systems Analyst VI)

TWDB•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly advanced (senior-level) computer systems analyst to serve as the subject matter expert on the agency's IT cloud architecture. This role is crucial for advancing the agency's IT modernization initiative. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing the TWDB's cloud computing strategy, including adoption plans, application design, and monitoring. The position operates under minimal supervision with significant latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and may involve training others. The role reports to the Manager of the Security & Networking Department.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Seven years of experience in cloud architecture or related work, including designing, implementing, and managing enterprise cloud computing architectures or strategies.
Seven years of relevant work experience in producing cloud adoption plans, application design, and monitoring.
Seven years of relevant work experience in translating business goals into secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
Seven years of relevant work experience of architecting technology solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Azure Well-Architected Frameworks.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience successfully delivering information technology (IT) related projects with a State or other government organization.
Four years of experience with change management based on information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) principles and practices.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification or higher.
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Familiar with Microsoft Azure platform and services.
Familiar with the State of Texas Shared Technology Services (STS) program.

Responsibilities

Roadmaps, 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.