Systems Analyst 3 (CAPPS Security Analyst) - SA 26-06679

Job Title: Systems Analyst 3
Working Title: CAPPS Security Analyst
Location: Austin, TX (Primarily Remote / Telework)
Duration: 11+ Months
Type: Full-Time Contract (Up to 2,000 hours)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Analyst 3 (CAPPS Security Analyst) to provide senior-level technical and consultative support for a large-scale enterprise ERP and Identity Access Management (IAM) environment within a public sector setting.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can act as a trusted security advisor, make independent risk-based decisions, translate complex technical issues into business terms for leadership, and support long-term operational stability across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Security & IAM (TDIS / ERP)

• Oversee IAM workflows including provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and lifecycle management
• Implement and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least-privilege principles
• Design, monitor, and remediate Segregation of Duties (SoD) conflicts
• Review and validate security roles, permissions, and custom authorizations
• Monitor authentication and access logs; investigate suspicious activities
• Support secure integrations using SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, and APIs
• Respond to identity-related security incidents and fraud indicators

Application & Security Governance

• Validate ERP (CAPPS/PeopleSoft) changes for security and compliance impact
• Maintain standards for security, performance, and architecture
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
• Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and integrations

Contract & Vendor Oversight

• Support contract lifecycle management and compliance
• Participate in IT control audits and ensure audit readiness
• Monitor vendor performance and enforce SLAs
• Review technical deliverables and ensure alignment with standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve contract processes

Technical & Project Support

• Assist in system upgrades (PeopleSoft, PeopleTools, etc.)
• Support SDLC processes, change management, and deployments
• Provide technical input during procurement cycles
• Contribute to reporting, analytics, and KPI tracking

Specialized Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Segregation of Duties (SoD) in multi-tenant systems
• Provide Level 3 Delegated Administration support for IAM (TDIS)
• Implement and maintain tools such as:
  • User Access Reviews (UAR)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Data Masking
  • Access Governance platforms (e.g., PathLock)

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Texas public sector or government agency environments
• 10+ years supporting enterprise application systems
• 10+ years experience with:
  • IT security and controls
  • SDLC methodologies
  • Data integration and quality
  • Technical project management
  • Executive-level communication and presentations
• Strong experience with:
  • PeopleSoft FSCM/HCM 9.2, PeopleTools, PeopleCode
  • SQL, SQR, Application Engine, Oracle (v11+)
• Experience supporting large multi-agency ERP environments
• Experience managing vendors and interpreting contractual requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise IT best practices (software/hardware management)
• Experience with legacy statewide financial systems
• Experience developing technical specifications for procurements