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Texas Department of Information Resources
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is the state's technology agency. DIR's mission is to serve Texas government by leading the state's technology strategy, protecting state technology infrastructure, and offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for all levels of government. With a vision to transform how Texas government serves Texans, DIR collaborates with state leadership, state agencies, education sectors, local government, and industry leaders to shape statewide technology priorities. DIR manages the state's IT security initiatives; communications technology services (both statewide and at the Capitol Complex in Austin); IT cooperative contracts; shared technology services; and Texas.gov, the official website for the State of Texas.
Purpose
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) delivers technology solutions to state and local government entities. Specifically, DIR is here to:
- Offer purchasing support and policy insights so organizations across all levels of Texas government can find and securely implement modern technology.
- Steer the strategic direction for IT statewide through policies and guidance.
- Analyze cybersecurity risks and solutions.
- Empower state and local government entities with reliable and secure technology.
- Assist with technology procurement/purchasing.
- Collaborate with technology vendors.
- Create a dynamic online community for knowledge sharing.
The approximately 200 professionals who work at DIR are driven by a sincere desire to make governmental technology more secure, cost-effective, and forward-looking. We’re honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas.
- Offer purchasing support and policy insights so organizations across all levels of Texas government can find and securely implement modern technology.
- Steer the strategic direction for IT statewide through policies and guidance.
- Analyze cybersecurity risks and solutions.
- Empower state and local government entities with reliable and secure technology.
- Assist with technology procurement/purchasing.
- Collaborate with technology vendors.
- Create a dynamic online community for knowledge sharing.
The approximately 200 professionals who work at DIR are driven by a sincere desire to make governmental technology more secure, cost-effective, and forward-looking. We’re honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas.
Vision
Transforming how Texas government serves Texans.
Mission
The mission of the Texas Department of Information Resources is to serve Texas government by leading the state's technology strategy, protecting state technology infrastructure, and offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for all levels of government.
Additional Culture Details
Joining Team DIR means you are part of our shared core values – Innovative, Leadership, Ethical, Accountable, and Delivery. You’ll come to work in an inclusive, friendly, and fast-paced office environment. Because you work with technology, you’ll have the chance to stay at the leading edge of your field. New, dynamic, collaborative projects will be a regular part of your career. No matter your role, you will collaborate with your peers to find creative ways to move our state’s technology forward.
Values
- Innovative
- We’re eager to become early adopters of new technology that we believe will best serve our customers and, ultimately, the residents of our state. We pursue innovation by being:
• Agile: We’re able to evolve alongside the changing needs of our customers.
• Bold: We challenge conventional notions.
• Creative: Everyone contributes new ideas for improving processes, systems, and concepts.
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