Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107679andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionThe Texas General Land Office is seeking a Systems Analyst VII (Principal Solutions Architect) within the Information Technology Services Department of the agency.Performs highly advanced (senior-level) computer systems analysis work with agency-wide scope and impact. This position serves as a principal technical authority on system behavior, configuration, integration, and effective use across the organization. Work involves leading the most complex, novel, or mission-critical systems analysis initiatives; performing hands-on analysis and requirements refinement for high-risk or precedent-setting efforts; defining agency-wide standards for systems analysis, requirements detail, testing, validation, and documentation; and advising leadership on system capabilities, limitations, risks, and long-term improvement opportunities. While this role establishes standards and provides strategic guidance, it retains direct involvement in the most complex analysis and validation work. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Influences agency-wide systems practices through technical authority, consultation, and standards stewardship rather than people management.Our Mission:The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be: Enterprise System Analysis and Complex Execution; Performs and leads hands-on analysis of the most complex, novel, or mission-critical system challenges with agency-wide impact.Agency-Wide Requirements and Analysis Standards Leadership; Defines and enforces standards for requirements detail, acceptance criteria, and analysis practices; leads hands-on refinement of requirements for high-risk, highly complex, or precedent-setting initiatives.Configuration Governance and System Optimization Strategy; Establishes governance and best practices for system configuration and optimization; performs hands-on configuration for complex or high-impact scenarios.Testing, Validation and Quality Assurance Authority; Defines agency-wide testing and validation standards; leads hands-on validation for critical releases and supports resolution of systemic quality issues.System Documentation, Training and Knowledge Stewardship; Oversees documentation and training practices; ensures consistent system understanding across the organization and supports enterprise user enablement.Advanced Technical Consultation and Systems Advisory; Serves as a senior technical authority advising leadership, product owners, and engineering teams on system behavior, risks, constraints, and long-term improvement opportunities. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, AI, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Infrastructure, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement at a rate of one year of relevant experience for each year of education. At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in solution architecture, enterprise systems design, cloud architecture, or IT strategy.Experience designing or overseeing complex solutions that span multiple technology domains, teams, or vendors.Experience leading or advising modernization, cloud adoption, system integration, or other significant IT transformation initiatives.E perience communicating technical recommendations and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Location Requirement: This position is based in Austin, TX. Candidates must be currently located in the Austin area or willing to relocate at their own expense. Relocation assistance is not provided. Preferred Qualifications: Ten (10) or more years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture, including architecture governance and multi-year technology roadmaps.Experience in public-sector, state-agency, or similarly regulated environments and familiarity with state technology, security, procurement, and audit considerations.Hands-on architecture experience with Azure and AWS, Microsoft 365, identity platforms, SaaS integrations, data platforms, and hybrid infrastructure.Experience with one or more of the GLO environments platforms, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, Snowflake, SharePoint Online, Box, PowerScale, or enterprise backup and observability solutions.Experience developing cloud migration strategies, application dependency maps, recovery designs, cost models, and operational transition plans.Familiarity with architecture frameworks and delivery approaches such as TOGAF, ITIL, Agile, or SAFe. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Design integrated solutions across cloud platforms, applications, data, networking, identity, security, and operations.Understand cloud adoption, landing zones, migration approaches, hybrid connectivity, service dependencies, and cloud cost management.Translate business outcomes and constraints into clear architectures, roadmaps, standards, and implementation guidance.Apply security-by-design principles, least privilege, identity controls, segmentation, secure configuration, audit logging, and data protection.Understand backup, recovery, availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, monitoring, and operational readiness requirements.Explain technical options, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to executives, technical teams,