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Job Description
Starting annual salary: $77,799. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining new and existing systems and infrastructure. This role will be focused on delivering innovative solutions to modernize the infrastructure and implement secure computing resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Installs, configures, and manages server/workstation hardware, Windows/Linux operating systems, and enterprise applications.
- Architects and migrates scalable, secure, and stable applications to the cloud and serves as the subject matter expert resource for service delivery areas.
- Reviews, modifies, develops, and adapts security policies based on challenges posed by a multi-tenant public cloud.
- Establishes and validates full functionality of disaster recovery environment for critical business applications.
- Develops and maintains technical documentation.
- Performs hardware/software auditing/deployment of enterprise systems.
- Automates administrative processes utilizing current industry administrative scripting languages.
- Tests and installs new software releases, system upgrades, patches, and resolve related issues.
- Provides consultation and guidance on complex projects and meets with internal customers, management, and vendors to provide top level contributor/specialist function.
- Plans, designs, sustains, and performance-tunes storage area network, ensuring a high level of data quality and availability, as well as provision storage and monitor usage, capacity, and performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- This position works under limited supervision.
- This position provides functional guidance and may serve as a technical lead in various projects.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, plus six years’ experience as a Systems Administrator, or, an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, plus eight years’ experience as a Systems Administrator.
- Information technology certifications such as Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), LPIC-1, Linux +, ITIL, CISSP or CCNP.
- Four years’ experience working with Linux or Microsoft.
- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
- Certification in Linux Systems Administration.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with internal customers, co-workers, vendors, and consultants.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Sits, stands, and walks frequently and squats and kneels occasionally. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. May operate a company or personal vehicle on a daily basis. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits.
May be required to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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