Systems Administrator II - Linux

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

$81K — $96K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years' experience with IBMi, Windows, or Linux servers, storage, and network equipment.
  • Proficiency in VMware or other hypervisors.
  • Experience with enterprise applications like email servers and SharePoint.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud solutions (M365, Exchange Online) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Center for Internet Security benchmarks and Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with scripting languages, especially PowerShell, is desired.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and engage positively.

Responsibilities

  • Support existing applications by responding to incidents and service requests.
  • Follow IT guidelines and Bank control processes.
  • Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades.
  • Support vulnerability management and patching initiatives.
  • Analyze and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues.
  • Configure and monitor operating system software and network devices.
  • Assist with integrating cloud services into existing IT systems.
  • Perform system backups and recovery procedures.
  • Secure systems to meet corporate standards and best practices.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for service interruptions.

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays and 5 weeks of PTO.
  • Hybrid work schedule available for most roles.
  • 401(k) plan with matched contributions up to 6% and an additional 4% contribution at year-end.
  • Work culture prioritizing work/life balance.
  • Participation in the Bank's annual incentive plan.
Full Job Description
Administer and manage the operations of computer systems related to servers, virtualization, storage, network, and support software infrastructure for the Bank. The primary focus for this position is on the efficiency, stability, and resiliency of the Bank's technical infrastructure. Systems administrators should possess strong problem-solving, analytical, and communications skills, in addition to in-depth technical knowledge of systems hardware and software.

Accountabilities:
  • Support existing applications and projects by responding to incidents, problems, and service requests.
  • Operate in accordance with the Bank's control processes and follow IT guidelines.
  • Install operating system software, patches, and upgrades.
  • Support the organizations vulnerability management and patching efforts.
  • Perform routine on-call rotation.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues, involving third-party vendor support as needed for quick resolution of problems.
  • Configure, optimize, fine-tune, and monitor operating system software, servers, storage, virtualization software, and network devices.
  • Assist with integration of cloud application and infrastructure services into existing IT systems.
  • Ensure infrastructure and cloud services align to IT roadmaps; understand and convey potential impact to Bank services and architecture.
  • Perform system backups and recovery.
  • Secure systems to meet corporate standards and best practices.
  • Perform root cause analysis for service interruption recovery and recommend preventative measures.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of disaster recovery processes and procedures.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of infrastructure configuration, documentation, processes, standards, and procedures.
  • Manage administrative tasks related to the position and comply with Bank policies and procedures.
  • Manage departmental internal controls and regulatory issues.
  • Support the Banks Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years' experience in a corporate environment with IBMi, Windows, or Linux servers, storage area networks, and/or network firewalls, switches, load balancers, and other network equipment
  • Experience with VMware or other hypervisors.
  • Experience with enterprise backup/restore, email servers, web servers, SharePoint, and/or other enterprise applications.
  • Experience with Microsoft Cloud solutions (M365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive) is a plus.
  • Experience with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks is a plus.
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills that promote effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment
  • Experience with scripting languages, especially Windows PowerShell, is desired
  • Ability to positively engage, self-motivate, and possess a strong desire to learn.
  • Ability to complete tasks within set project and budgetary parameters and targets.


Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $81,480.00 - $96,758.00

This salary range represents the Bank's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank's annual incentive plan.

As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance. Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule. We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year. More information on our Total Rewards program can be found here.

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