CAPPS Security Analyst (Contractor) 304FMFM202707

RESPEC is seeking a highly experienced CAPPS Security Analyst to support a major Texas state fiscal agencys enterprise ERP and Identity & Access Management (IAM) program. This is a senior-level long-term engagement supporting the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) a statewide platform serving over 100 Texas agencies across HR/Payroll Financials and ancillary systems.

This is not a generalist security role. The ideal candidate has spent their career in the Texas public sector knows the CAPPS ecosystem inside and out and can operate as a trusted technical advisor security architect and vendor accountability lead all at once. If youve been the person other teams call when CAPPS security gets complicated this role was written for you.

Core Responsibilities:

As the CAPPS Security Analyst you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for IAM and ERP security across the CAPPS program. Youll own the full identity lifecycle from account provisioning and de-provisioning to access reviews RBAC enforcement and least-privilege modeling while also designing and maintaining Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules and remediating conflicts across business processes. Youll monitor authentication authorization and privilege-escalation logs for anomalies and coordinate findings directly with the clients Information Security Office.

Beyond IAM youll oversee the secure integration of third-party applications via SAML OAuth OIDC SCIM and custom APIs and validate all CAPPS application changes and customizations for security and compliance impact. Youll serve as the Delegated Administrator Level 3 for Texas Digital Identity Services (TDIS) and act as the agencys internal SME for PathLock products including User Access Review (UAR) Single Sign-On (SSO) Data Masking and A360.

On the contract management side youll participate in annual IT control audits review and approve technical deliverables related to CAPPS architecture SDLC Disaster Recovery and Security System Plans (SSPs) and serve as a security advisor during procurement cycles from drafting technical specifications to evaluating vendor proposals. Youll also coordinate PeopleSoft upgrades (images Fluid PeopleTools) maintain architecture and change management documentation and support reporting on contract KPIs and compliance metrics. Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1) is a standing responsibility across all digital products and content you touch.

Qualifications :

Required Technical Experience

10 Years Each:

Direct experience working for or in technical support of a Texas state government agency not just general public sector but specifically Texas state

Hands-on technical work supporting CPA application systems (this is a hard requirement not a similar environment qualifier)

CAPPS Central production and deployment support across more than 100 agencies and 5 Hub instances

PeopleSoft FSCM or HCM 9.2 technical experience including PeopleTools PeopleCode Application Designer SQL PS Query SQR Application Engine and Oracle 11

Strategic roadmap creation and management including cross-functional communication and executive stakeholder alignment

Preparation and delivery of executive-level presentations

Technical project management in support of the CAPPS program

Contract interpretation and vendor accountability management translating contractual language into daily operational workflows

Data integration data quality and SDLC methodologies (Agile and others)

IT security and control practices including NIST frameworks and audit support

8 Years:

IT service desk functions and ITIL framework methodologies and processes

5 Years:

Security analyst role with direct responsibility for overseeing a Managed Services Provider (MSP)

Segregation of Duties (SoD) in multi-tenant software applications SME-level not just familiarity

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who bring the following will stand out in the evaluation process:

10 years supporting CPAs legacy Statewide Financial Systems in a production support capacity this signals deep institutional knowledge that is difficult to replicate

10 years of experience with software and hardware management industry best practices in a large enterprise or government environment

10 years developing technical specifications to support IT procurements including drafting solicitation language and advising during vendor evaluation

Additional Information :

Work Model

Primary: Remote (telework approved as the primary work arrangement)

Location Requirement: You must reside and work within the continental United States at all times. Your city and state of remote work will be reported to the client annually.

Important: While this role is currently remote the client reserves the right to require periodic on-site presence in Austin TX on an ad-hoc basis. All associated travel parking and per diem costs are the responsibility of the consultant and/or RESPEC not the client. Additionally the client retains the right to convert this role to a permanent on-site arrangement via written contract amendment. Candidates must be willing to accommodate this possibility.

On-Site Address (if required): Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts LBJ State Office Building 111 E. 17th Street Austin TX 78774

Start of Contract: Regardless of remote status the selected consultant must report in person to Austin TX at contract start to receive client-issued equipment and complete onboarding. All associated costs are the consultants/RESPECs responsibility.

Work Hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM CT 160 hours/month. Evening weekend and holiday work may be required with advance coordination and written approval.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract