Salary:
$77,904.94 Annually Location :
San Antonio, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Exempt Job Number:
26-00001 Division:
Administration & Financial Services Department:
Information Technology Services Opening Date:
02/04/2026 Closing Date:
2/17/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for safeguarding and supporting the organization's technology systems by maintaining secure and reliable networks, systems, and endpoints. Monitors, detects, responds to, and prevents cybersecurity threats. manages email and Office 365 security, vulnerability scanning, patching, and endpoint protection; and administers network switches, firewalls, virtual machines, and related infrastructure. The analyst supports cloud services, backups, disaster recovery, physical security systems, and cybersecurity training. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for protecting and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure, systems, endpoints, and overall security posture. Monitors, detects, responds to, and prevents cybersecurity threats. Manages phishing tests, email security, Office 365 security and administration, patching, and vulnerability scanning. Supports internal and external penetration testing efforts; and ensures compliance with security best practices and organizational policies. Maintains monitoring systems for network equipment, servers, endpoints, and key services. Manages antivirus and ransomware protection; trains staff on cybersecurity best practices; and assists with creating materials to promote cybersecurity awareness. Continually reviews logs, network traffic, and alerts to proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating significant incidents as needed. Assist with disaster recovery procedures, participates in software evaluation, and manages aspects of physical security including access control systems and security cameras. Performs daily network administration and maintenance, including configuring and supporting network switches, firewalls, servers, VMs, MFA, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, cellular phones and networks, and Office 365 services. Supports AWS and Azure cloud network environments, troubleshoots connectivity issues, secures endpoints, and maintains network and security operating system backups. The analyst also helps design and implement improvements to network architecture. Stays abreast of current and emerging technologies and security requirements. Works under general supervision. Work is occasionally directed in several aspects and is moderately independent referring to policies, practices, processes, and procedures. Exercises discretion and independent judgment on significant matters. Refers more complex matters to the supervisor. Works collaboratively with others. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a related IT area plus minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus one year of relevant experience. Candidates must have strong knowledge of cybersecurity, information systems, and networking, including the ability to monitor, detect, respond to, and prevent security threats. Experience managing Office 365 security, patching, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint protection; and administering network switches, firewalls, servers, virtual machines, DNS, DHCP, MFA, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks is required. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and basic disaster recovery procedures is essential. Industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA are preferred.. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical professionals. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and responsibility. Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job performance may require listening, seeing, sitting, talking; occasional reaching, grasping, lifting, handling, pulling or pushing, balancing and carrying of items such as boxes of materials, books, etc. with weights not exceeding 25 pounds; limited walking, standing, stooping, and bending; some irregular hours and long workdays and moderate levels of stress. Job is performed primarily in an office environment with infrequent trips to other offices and limited exposure to weather conditions. The Edwards Aquifer Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA reasonable accommadations will be provided when requested during the application and employment process for qualified applicants. Please contact Human Resources for requests for assistance. Applicants selected for employment must successfully pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), retirement plan, holidays, personal leave, sick leave, optional benefits and deferred compensation plan.
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01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
Less than High School High School or GED Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate
02
How many years of relevant experience do you have?
One year Two years Three years Four years Five years
03
Describe your knowledge and experience with cybersecurity, information systems, and networking, including monitoring, detecting, responding to, and preventing security threats.
None Basic Hands-on Advanced
04
Describe your experience managing Office 365 security, patching, vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, and administering network and system infrastructure (switches, firewalls, servers, VMs, DNS, DHCP, MFA, Wi-Fi, cellular networks).
None Basic Hands-on Extensive/Strong
05
Describe your experience with cloud platform such as AWS and Azure, and basic disaster recovery procedures.
None Basic Hands-on Extensive/Strong
06
Do you have industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA?
Yes No
07
Do you have a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle?
Yes No
Required Question
$77,904.94 Annually Location :
San Antonio, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Exempt Job Number:
26-00001 Division:
Administration & Financial Services Department:
Information Technology Services Opening Date:
02/04/2026 Closing Date:
2/17/2026 4:30 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for safeguarding and supporting the organization's technology systems by maintaining secure and reliable networks, systems, and endpoints. Monitors, detects, responds to, and prevents cybersecurity threats. manages email and Office 365 security, vulnerability scanning, patching, and endpoint protection; and administers network switches, firewalls, virtual machines, and related infrastructure. The analyst supports cloud services, backups, disaster recovery, physical security systems, and cybersecurity training. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for protecting and maintaining the organization's network infrastructure, systems, endpoints, and overall security posture. Monitors, detects, responds to, and prevents cybersecurity threats. Manages phishing tests, email security, Office 365 security and administration, patching, and vulnerability scanning. Supports internal and external penetration testing efforts; and ensures compliance with security best practices and organizational policies. Maintains monitoring systems for network equipment, servers, endpoints, and key services. Manages antivirus and ransomware protection; trains staff on cybersecurity best practices; and assists with creating materials to promote cybersecurity awareness. Continually reviews logs, network traffic, and alerts to proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating significant incidents as needed. Assist with disaster recovery procedures, participates in software evaluation, and manages aspects of physical security including access control systems and security cameras. Performs daily network administration and maintenance, including configuring and supporting network switches, firewalls, servers, VMs, MFA, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, cellular phones and networks, and Office 365 services. Supports AWS and Azure cloud network environments, troubleshoots connectivity issues, secures endpoints, and maintains network and security operating system backups. The analyst also helps design and implement improvements to network architecture. Stays abreast of current and emerging technologies and security requirements. Works under general supervision. Work is occasionally directed in several aspects and is moderately independent referring to policies, practices, processes, and procedures. Exercises discretion and independent judgment on significant matters. Refers more complex matters to the supervisor. Works collaboratively with others. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a related IT area plus minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus one year of relevant experience. Candidates must have strong knowledge of cybersecurity, information systems, and networking, including the ability to monitor, detect, respond to, and prevent security threats. Experience managing Office 365 security, patching, vulnerability scanning, and endpoint protection; and administering network switches, firewalls, servers, virtual machines, DNS, DHCP, MFA, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks is required. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and basic disaster recovery procedures is essential. Industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA are preferred.. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical professionals. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and responsibility. Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job performance may require listening, seeing, sitting, talking; occasional reaching, grasping, lifting, handling, pulling or pushing, balancing and carrying of items such as boxes of materials, books, etc. with weights not exceeding 25 pounds; limited walking, standing, stooping, and bending; some irregular hours and long workdays and moderate levels of stress. Job is performed primarily in an office environment with infrequent trips to other offices and limited exposure to weather conditions. The Edwards Aquifer Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA reasonable accommadations will be provided when requested during the application and employment process for qualified applicants. Please contact Human Resources for requests for assistance. Applicants selected for employment must successfully pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), retirement plan, holidays, personal leave, sick leave, optional benefits and deferred compensation plan.
To learn more details about or visit please view our
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
Less than High School High School or GED Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorate
02
How many years of relevant experience do you have?
One year Two years Three years Four years Five years
03
Describe your knowledge and experience with cybersecurity, information systems, and networking, including monitoring, detecting, responding to, and preventing security threats.
None Basic Hands-on Advanced
04
Describe your experience managing Office 365 security, patching, vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, and administering network and system infrastructure (switches, firewalls, servers, VMs, DNS, DHCP, MFA, Wi-Fi, cellular networks).
None Basic Hands-on Extensive/Strong
05
Describe your experience with cloud platform such as AWS and Azure, and basic disaster recovery procedures.
None Basic Hands-on Extensive/Strong
06
Do you have industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA?
Yes No
07
Do you have a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle?
Yes No
Required Question