Linux Administrator

ABOUT US / OUR MISSION: Bridging the gap between Wall Street and US agriculture, the Funding Corporation is a government-sponsored enterprise that issues top-rated bonds to support the Farm Credit System. This nationwide network was established to provide loans and financial services to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural cooperatives. The Funding Corporation connects investors with this vital sector and ultimately empowers rural communities to thrive, care for the land, and strengthen the nation’s agricultural system.

WHAT WE PROMISE:

• Work-life balance, great benefits, and competitive pay

• Value diversity and equity while seeking ways to engage employees through inclusion and fun events

• A great culture that provides a positive work environment with professional and amicable colleagues at all levels

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The Funding Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

JOB TITLE: Linux Administrator

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE / POSITION SUMMARY: To administer a mid-size primary and back-up site which includes up to 100 users and running two or more different operating systems and responsibility for maintaining and securing the Corporation’s local and wide area networks.

The position involves dealing with computer and data security on a daily basis. The organization recognizes its vulnerability to the danger of data corruption or illegal access to our systems. For this reason, the individual must be of high caliber, honest and conscientious. The position requires the following skillset: Experience in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Networking, and Security, is desirable.

REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SERVICES - OPERATIONS

BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in computer science or a related curriculum.

• Minimum of ten years of Linux Administration experience.

• Understanding of networked, distributed, and cloud computing environments.

• Experience with containers

• Experience in a cloud environment

• Experience with Access and Identity Management

• Experience with Windows administration desirable.

• Experience with high availability technology as well as installing, maintaining and testing a “hot” backup/disaster site.

• Experience in implementing, maintaining and securing local and wide area networks including Internet access.

• Fundamental understanding of routers, firewalls and switches to enhance network performance.

• Experience in system hardening and security best practices.

Success in the position will build on the following skills and personal strengths:

• Technical proficiency in administering a mid-size site.

• Proficiency with internetworking Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.

• Ability to effectively carry out multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to set and meet reasonable project deadlines.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to work in a team environment and work cooperatively with

other departments.

Technical Skills:

• Linux System Administration

• Networking – Cisco

• Firewalls –Palo Alto

• Containers

• Cloud IaaS

• VMware

• Oracle

• Cyberark

• Informatica

• Documentum

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Funding Corporation’s hardware, operating systems (Linux) and all attendant utility programs.

• Installation and maintenance of application software.

• Maintenance of local and wide area networks.

• Diagnosing hardware and software problems.

• Writing and debugging shell script/batch files/powershell script programs. This includes integrating Linux or Windows commands into shell scripts and identifying routine systems administration tasks where a script could improve productivity.

• Collaborate with application developers to ensure programs comply with the current systems environment. Make appropriate changes to system requirements and configurations to accommodate new applications.

• Collaborate with Oracle DBAs to optimize environment and maintain a secure deployment

• Ensure systems efficiency, integrity and security.

• Local and wide area network maintenance.

• Troubleshoot network problems covering a variety of computer and communications hardware and software as well as transmission facilities.

• Understanding of the Internet and all its services.

• System and service monitoring.

• Ensuring access to corporate systems are secure.

• Ongoing maintenance of a “hot” back-up site.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Work location – Remote and Jersey City, NJ (next to Exchange Place PATH)

• Work schedule – Hybrid and Flexible. Required to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday, while Monday and Friday are work from home. Employees are entitled to 6 flexible days per quarter to work-from-home mid-week with management approval.

• Employment Type – Full-Time

• Salary range is done in “good faith” and compensation is commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience

• The Funding Corporation will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B, F-1, etc.) now or in the future

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $165,000