Provides water and wastewater services, ensuring reliable, sustainable resources for the San Antonio area.
Plan, design, implement and maintain secure systems and infrastructure, including cloud migration.
1 months ago ago
$79,373
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Antonio, TX
Onsite
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Contracting
Engineering
Customer Service
Utility Locates
Conservation Programs
Open Records Requests
Sector Specialisms
Water Supply
Wastewater Services
Water Distribution
Water Conservation
Water Resources Management
Recycled Water Supply
Infrastructure
Environmental Management
Role
Description
automation scripting
disaster recovery
storage design
software deployment
security policies
cloud migration
Automates administrative processes utilizing current industry administrative scripting languages.
This position provides functional guidance and may serve as a technical lead in various projects.
Establishes and validates full functionality of disaster recovery environment for critical business applications.
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.
Tests and installs new software releases, system upgrades, patches, and resolve related issues.
Develops and maintains technical documentation.
Reviews, modifies, develops, and adapts security policies based on challenges posed by a multi-tenant public cloud.
Performs hardware/software auditing/deployment of enterprise systems.
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.
Requirements
linux
azure architect
mcse
b.sc. cs
sysadmin
communication
Four years’ experience working with Linux or Microsoft.
Ability to work effectively with internal customers, co-workers, vendors, and consultants.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
Information technology certifications such as Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), LPIC-1, Linux +, ITIL, CISSP or CCNP.
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.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
Certification in Linux Systems Administration.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2 million
Customers Served
Number of people served by the company's water and wastewater services.
1992
Year Founded
The year the company was established as a vital utility provider.
Operates and maintains an extensive network of pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
Ensures a reliable water supply while emphasizing sustainability and conservation.
Key projects include expanding wastewater treatment plants, water recycling initiatives, and infrastructure modernization.
Collaborates with local communities to implement water-saving programs and technologies.
Serves urban, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Culture + Values
Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services.
Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life.
Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
Code of Ethical Standards: all employees are stewards of public trust and expected to conduct themselves in a manner that instills consumer confidence.
SAWS Cares motto: “leading, serving, giving.”
Actively engages employees in community volunteerism and fundraising through SAWS Cares.
Environment + Sustainability
10% by 2028
Energy Efficiency Initiative
Reduces energy intensity per unit by 10% through strategic energy management.
$550K Earnings
Energy Demand Response Program
Participates in CPS Energy Demand Response, earning $551k+ by reducing 7.5 MW demand.
44 Billion Gallons
Water Storage Capacity
Aquifer Storage & Recovery stores underground water for drought preparedness.
1 Trillion Gallons
Water Conservation Achievement
Conservation programs saved more than 1 trillion gallons of water over decades.
Aligned with City of San Antonio goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Operates the nation’s largest direct recycled water system: ~130 miles of pipeline, supplying up to 25,000 AFY.
Purchased Enchanted Rock natural-gas microgrid generators in 2023 to ensure power resilience with reduced emissions.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,934 Employees
Workforce Size
Over 1,934 employees serve approximately 2.1 million customers.
9 Times Ranked
Top Workplace Recognition
Recognized among San Antonio’s Top Workplaces nine times since 2011.
On-site fitness centers, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, retirement plans, health benefits, paid vacation and sick leave offered.
Female representation: Leadership team includes women (e.g., Board Chair Amy Hardberger); overall gender breakdown unspecified publicly.
Recruitment goal: attract best talent and enable professional growth; mission-driven workplace encouraging personal development via training and career progression.