Automation Engineer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for full-time

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Austin, TX seeks an Automation Engineer/Systems Analyst VII for its CTO team. The role focuses on technology modernization, AI-enabled automation, and reliable digital transformation, delivering automation utilities, migration scripts, and validation tools.

On-site work from the HHSC office, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across cloud, application, infrastructure, security, and program teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing automated scripting pipelines and deployment routines.
• Experience with cloud and infrastructure modernization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, and implements automation utilities and configuration tooling for modernization activities.
• Develops AI-enabled or rules-based automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
• Troubleshoots automation, validation, and pipeline issues to improve runbook accuracy and operational readiness.
• Prepares modernization runbooks, automation playbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.

Skills

Automation scripting

Python

Bash

PowerShell

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Automation Engineer Job Title: Systems Analyst VII Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b Posting Number: 20001 Closing Date: 10/11/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $8,488.33- $11,666.66 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-29 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11

ISM,IT,Z Prefix

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas.

Performs highly complex computer systems analysis work for the CTO team, with a focus on technology modernization, AI-enabled automation, and reliable digital transformation. Work involves designing, coding, implementing, and maintaining automation utilities, migration scripts, intelligent verification tools, and configuration workflows that support repeatable, secure, and scalable modernization efforts. The position supports cloud and infrastructure modernization, application and file migration, AI-assisted validation, automated configuration management, pipeline troubleshooting, runbook development, knowledge transfer, and coordination with cloud, application, infrastructure, security, and program teams to improve delivery speed, accuracy, consistency, and operational readiness. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Designs, codes, and implements modernization automation utilities, migration scripts, and configuration tooling to support repeatable cloud, infrastructure, and application modernization activities. Develops AI-enabled or rules-based automation where appropriate to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and accelerate migration and transformation work. 40%

Develops and maintains verification applications and AI-assisted validation tools to test, validate, and confirm successful migration of assets, configurations, permissions, and system dependencies, helping ensure modernization efforts are accurate, secure, and production-ready. 35%

Troubleshoots automation, AI-assisted validation, infrastructure, and pipeline failures during modernization activities; modifies scripts, configuration code, or deployment logic to resolve errors and improve reliability, repeatability, and operational readiness. 15%

Prepares modernization runbooks, automation playbooks, pipeline charts, architecture tables, and knowledge transfer materials to support staff adoption of automation, AI-enabled tools, and standardized modernization practices.5%

Performs other duties as assigned to support CTO modernization, automation, AI enablement, and operational improvement initiatives.5%

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of technology modernization principles, cloud and infrastructure migration patterns, automated systems engineering, and repeatable environment provisioning.
• Thorough knowledge of scripting and automation environments, such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, APIs, and configuration workflows used to modernize and automate system operations.
• Thorough knowledge of AI-assisted validation concepts, rules-based verification, file transfer methods, checksum models, access validation, and automated quality checks used to confirm successful modernization outcomes.
• Thorough knowledge of DevOps and Agile delivery practices, including version-controlled code, pull requests, deployment pipelines, iterative script improvements, and reusable modernization playbooks.
• Skills:

• Strong skill in designing unattended, resilient automation tools that support cloud, infrastructure, application, and file modernization activities across complex environments.
• Strong skill in coding automated and AI-assisted post-migration validation tools that verify configurations, routing states, access permissions, data integrity, and readiness for production use.
• Strong skill in interpreting automation and deployment pipeline telemetry, resolving unexpected exceptions, and improving scripts, workflows, and validation logic during active modernization efforts.
• Abilities:

• Ability to prepare clear modernization runbooks, automation playbooks, tool documentation, pipeline flowcharts, and knowledge transfer materials for technical and operational teams.
• Ability to support adoption of newly introduced automation and AI-enabled verification assets by infrastructure, cloud, application, security, and program teams.
• Ability to quickly adapt automation scripts, validation modules, and modernization workflows to changing infrastructure, security, business, and operational requirements.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications
None

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, engineering, software automation, or a related field. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing automated scripting pipelines, system configurations, or deployment routines.

Additional Information

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

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Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.