Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, 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).

 

Level Description

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

 

Job Description

Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.

 

Additional job details and special considerations

1193591 - FY24/25 AES TIERS Cloud Migration 

Identity Access Management and LDAP Administrator. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) programmer reports to the IT DCS&O Manager of TIERS Operations. Performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) computer systems analysis work. Work involves coordinating the planning, budgeting, and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Work with business partners and management to automate processing or to improve existing systems. Implement the management and automation of processing or improvement of existing systems. May plan, assign, and/or manage the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performing business use case analysis, products/tools integration analysis and recommend solutions with Okta. Performing hands-on technical design, configuration, development, integrations and troubleshooting of IAM/Okta solution. Automating Okta solution deployments to help deliver high-quality software. Implementation of automating user onboarding and offboarding with seamless communication between directories and on-prem/cloud applications. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify, track, and resolve technical skills. Documenting data flow and deployment architecture diagrams that include various Okta integrations. Working closely with different teams including technical and non-technical. Lead and ensure HHSC best practices and methodologies are applied to the design, deployment, and operations. Provide technical oversight, review, and quality control throughout the life cycle of the implementation.

 

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	Experience with Identity and Access Management tools, processes, and support and the ability to provide leadership to technical and project teams
8	Required	Experience with IBM Security Identity Manager (ITIM/ISIM), IBM Security Access Manager (TAM/ISAM) or like IAM software
8	Required	Must have analytical and organizational skills and the ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and propose solutions to problems.
8	Required	Experience with 24x7 Oncall rotation.
8	Required	Knowledge of Identity and Access Management and LDAP best practices.
8	Required	Experience in designing, configuring and implementing Okta solution.
8	Required	Experience with authentication methods such as SAML, OAuth and OIDC.
8	Required	Experience with onboarding applications into Okta.
8	Required	Experience in implementation of user life cycle management with Okta including bulk loads.
8	Required	Experience in authentication, authorization and securing access for applications, devices and users.
8	Required	Experience in integrating applications using Okta Gateway.
8	Required	Experience in migrating users between directories.
8	Required	Experience in implementing Okta integrations involving multi-tenant environments.
8	Required	Experience in implementing automation for Okta solution using Jenkins and/or other related technologies.
8	Required	Experience in implementation of cloud-based solutions, leveraging AWS and demonstrate expertise in authentication and authorization using Okta, SailPoint and/or similar technologies.
8	Preferred	Federated Identity Manager (TFIM/IFIM), Single Sign On (ESSO), Tivoli Directory Integrator (TDI) or like software products
8	Preferred	Skills in written and oral communication, including the ability to make public presentations, write technical information in an understandable format, and produce reports.
8	Preferred	Experience with either RSA IAM, Oracle IdM, DatapoJava, JavaScript, or WebSphere (6.0 - 8.x), and strong technical knowledge of various LDAP repositories such as AD, eDirectory and IBM Security Directory Server (TDS / ISDS)
8	Preferred	Skill in project management, managing projects and able to establish project goals and objectives
8	Preferred	Strong skills in analyzing and evaluating complex federal and state legislation, program, policy, and operations issues as they relate to IAM projects.
8	Preferred	Experience in technologies such as Java, Java Script, HTML, JASON, Python, SQL, Linux
8	Preferred	Experience in integration of Okta with Single Page Applications (Angular, ReactJS or other similar frameworks/libraries) using JWT, OAuth, and other related technologies / standards
8	Preferred	Experience in Websphere or JBoss or similar J2EE application server’s configuration to enable robust authorization using Okta and SailPoint.
8	Preferred	Prior experience in IBM Datapower, IBM Security Identity Manager, Security Access Manager, Security Directory Integrator, ITIM Adapters, IBM Security Directory Server.
8	Preferred	Familiarity with LDAP browsers - LBE, Softerra LDAP Browser, Apache Directory Studio and/or similar tools.
8	Preferred	Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies (preferably Scrum).
8	Preferred	Hands-on experience with CI/CD methodologies and containerized application deployments.
8	Preferred	Security certifications.

 

III.  TERMS OF SERVICE
 

Services are expected to start 12/16/2024 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 Street, Austin, TX 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