Abacus
Systems Analyst 3
Abacus, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Solicitation Reference Number 529501214 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 3 Posted Date 12/6/2024 Estimated Hours 1,500 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 SOW Responses Submitted
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC) Solicitation Reference Number: 529501214 Working Title: Systems Analyst 3 Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
ll 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).
Supports TIERS Operations, AWS Cloud Migration and TIERS Cloud Migration's Authority to Connect project by applying information security threat intelligence to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within different environments. On a daily basis you will perform analysis of on-prem and cloud security and monitor security operations including security architecture reviews. Our ideal candidate understands regulatory requirements, has in-depth knowledge of industry standards and trends, and is proficient with the latest cybersecurity software. On a daily basis interacts with all aspects of IT responsible for the management of DevSecOps.
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 8 Required Coordinates and executes security policies and controls, as well as assess vulnerabilities within the company. 8 Required Experience with data and network security processing, security systems management, and security violation investigation. 8 Required On a daily basis performs analysis of on-prem and cloud security and monitor security operations including security architecture reviews. 8 Required Understands regulatory requirements, has in-depth knowledge of industry standards and trends, and is proficient with the latest cybersecurity software. 8 Required In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud Security. 8 Required Experience with managing various projects and ability to plan and oversees all aspects of the projects. 8 Required Strong ability to identify problems/issues, analyze and evaluate alternatives and recommend/implement effective solutions. 8 Required Orchestrate calls to include, but not limited to project kick-off calls, notification of high/critical findings during the testing process, and close out calls to review test findings, evidence, process steps to reproduce, and remediation recommendations. 8 Required Experience implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Information security analysts are expected to stay up to date on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, in order to anticipate breaches. 8 Required Extensive experience with working with and implementing NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&Ms, and developing Corrective Action Plans. 8 Required Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with HHSC/TIERS Security team. Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. 8 Required In depth knowledge and hand on experience on AWS platform. 8 Required Experience with Security web application firewalls. 8 Required Experience with managing conflict and resolving issues at managerial levels. 8 Required Experience with reviewing and coordinating audit responses, evidence gathering, and plan of actions. Experience collaborating with IT departments to coordinate audit responses. 5 Preferred Skilled information technology professional with advanced experience developing and implementing IT policy, standards and procedures. 4 Preferred Experience in delivering technical training in cloud- based technology is a plus. 4 Preferred Experience providing Windows and Linux operating system and application support. 4 Preferred Experience with information security risk assessments. 4 Preferred Experience with security governance and documentation and security plan documents. 3 Preferred Experience ITIL - ticketing using Remedy and ServiceNow. 3 Preferred bility to training staff on network and information security procedures, processes and information safeguarding. 3 Preferred Experience working with Archer GRC, Dynatrace, Splunk, Imperva Web Application Firewall, Qualys and MS Office tools. 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
1500
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
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 1,500 hours for FY25.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
ny 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
) 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 remote but program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL to the Austin area ONLY. (address listed above)
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:
ny 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.
IT STAFFING SERVICES SOLICITATION UNDER DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IT STAFF AUGMENTATION CONTRACT (ITSAC) Solicitation Reference Number: 529501214 Working Title: Systems Analyst 3 Title/Level: Systems Analyst 3 Category: Applications/Software Development Full Time
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
requires the services of
1 Systems Analyst 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Systems Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development
and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission .
ll 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).
Supports TIERS Operations, AWS Cloud Migration and TIERS Cloud Migration's Authority to Connect project by applying information security threat intelligence to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within different environments. On a daily basis you will perform analysis of on-prem and cloud security and monitor security operations including security architecture reviews. Our ideal candidate understands regulatory requirements, has in-depth knowledge of industry standards and trends, and is proficient with the latest cybersecurity software. On a daily basis interacts with all aspects of IT responsible for the management of DevSecOps.
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 8 Required Coordinates and executes security policies and controls, as well as assess vulnerabilities within the company. 8 Required Experience with data and network security processing, security systems management, and security violation investigation. 8 Required On a daily basis performs analysis of on-prem and cloud security and monitor security operations including security architecture reviews. 8 Required Understands regulatory requirements, has in-depth knowledge of industry standards and trends, and is proficient with the latest cybersecurity software. 8 Required In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud Security. 8 Required Experience with managing various projects and ability to plan and oversees all aspects of the projects. 8 Required Strong ability to identify problems/issues, analyze and evaluate alternatives and recommend/implement effective solutions. 8 Required Orchestrate calls to include, but not limited to project kick-off calls, notification of high/critical findings during the testing process, and close out calls to review test findings, evidence, process steps to reproduce, and remediation recommendations. 8 Required Experience implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks and data. Information security analysts are expected to stay up to date on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, in order to anticipate breaches. 8 Required Extensive experience with working with and implementing NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&Ms, and developing Corrective Action Plans. 8 Required Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with HHSC/TIERS Security team. Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. 8 Required In depth knowledge and hand on experience on AWS platform. 8 Required Experience with Security web application firewalls. 8 Required Experience with managing conflict and resolving issues at managerial levels. 8 Required Experience with reviewing and coordinating audit responses, evidence gathering, and plan of actions. Experience collaborating with IT departments to coordinate audit responses. 5 Preferred Skilled information technology professional with advanced experience developing and implementing IT policy, standards and procedures. 4 Preferred Experience in delivering technical training in cloud- based technology is a plus. 4 Preferred Experience providing Windows and Linux operating system and application support. 4 Preferred Experience with information security risk assessments. 4 Preferred Experience with security governance and documentation and security plan documents. 3 Preferred Experience ITIL - ticketing using Remedy and ServiceNow. 3 Preferred bility to training staff on network and information security procedures, processes and information safeguarding. 3 Preferred Experience working with Archer GRC, Dynatrace, Splunk, Imperva Web Application Firewall, Qualys and MS Office tools. 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
1500
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
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 1,500 hours for FY25.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
ny 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
) 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 remote but program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL to the Austin area ONLY. (address listed above)
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:
ny 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.