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Job Title: Systems Analyst 3
Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Onsite only)
Duration: 4 months with possible extension
Interview Format: Microsoft Teams
Work Arrangement: Onsite only No remote work permitted.
Job Description:
A public agency is seeking an experienced Systems Analyst to support enterprise data initiatives. This role involves understanding business objectives and challenges, identifying technical solutions, and analyzing existing systems and procedures to enhance or automate workflows.
The selected candidate will work closely with internal teams to gather and document requirements, assess alternatives through cost-benefit analysis, and help define and implement improvements to data analytics and integration systems. Key responsibilities will include writing detailed system and functional specifications, reviewing system capabilities, and supporting complex Informatica suite administration tasks.
This role specifically supports the PMAS/EIM team, focusing on the administration of the Informatica tools suite to manage enterprise data analytics, data warehouse integration, and data governance technologies. Candidates should have expertise in both on-premises and hybrid environments, with skills in installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze business needs and propose technical solutions to optimize data management systems
Document system specifications and process requirements
Evaluate current systems and workflows to identify areas for automation or enhancement
Provide administration, configuration, and support for Informatica tools, including:
Axon Data Governance
Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC)
PowerCenter
Data Quality
Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers
Develop scripts (Java, Python, Perl, PowerShell, Bash, SQL) for automation of system tasks
Support business continuity planning and security vulnerability management
Configure glossaries, dashboards, and data discovery in EDC and Axon
Implement source-to-target data lineage and automated metadata harvesting
Follow best practices for data integration and system performance tuning
Minimum Requirements:
At least 10 years of experience in enterprise data analytics, integration, and management with data warehouse and governance technologies
A minimum of 8 years of strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Experience analyzing user requirements and translating them into system improvements
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years experience administering Informatica in on-prem or hybrid environments, including support for Axon, EDC, PowerCenter, and Data Quality
5+ years working with SQL, DML, and DDL in Oracle, SQL Server, and Snowflake
5+ years of performance tuning in data-intensive environments
Strong experience working both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
4+ years of scripting experience in Java, Python, Perl, PowerShell, Bash, and SQL
4+ years experience in patch management and handling security vulnerabilities
Experience configuring EDC/Axon features such as glossaries, dashboards, data quality, scanners
Understanding of data lineage mapping and metadata harvest techniques
Familiarity with best practices in data integration
Experience configuring SSO for Informatica (3+ years preferred)
Proficiency in interpreting JSON and XML data payloads (3+ years preferred)
Understanding of IT security (certificates, ciphers)
Experience with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) (2+ years preferred)
Experience with Azure and Windows system administration (2+ years preferred)
Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, OCI)
Familiarity with Jira for task tracking and project management
Experience in large-scale Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments
Understanding of DAMA DMBOK data management framework
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for SDLC delivery
Experience using Git and GitHub for version control