Server Administrator

14 Apr 2024

Vacancy expired!

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

At the Richmond Fed, we're driven by our mission to strengthen the economy and our communities. We take great pride in what we do and it impacts everyday people every day. When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture that welcomes differences, cares about our communities, and empowers each other to lead from where we are to make things better. \tBring your passion and we'll provide challenging and purposeful careers in a variety of fields, opportunities to grow and a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth. It's all part of what makes #MyRichmondFed a great place to work!

About the Opportunity:

As part of the Federal Reserve National Operations Center, the Network Server Administrator position will provide various services in server and network operations in support of mission critical financial applications residing on complex infrastructures. The Network Server Administrator will report to the IT Ops, Night Shift Lead.

This position supports enterprise multi-platform environments that requires disciplines following ITIL methodology. Performs production support tasks which include monitoring of routers, switches, firewalls and carrier networks, including monitoring of production batch cycles, reporting results of hardware and software health checks, assists in the execution of customer application testing and mission critical business continuity testing. Monitors network availability and client server availability during a designated shift utilizing a suite of automation tools. Assists in diagnosing highly complex service disruptions affecting client server or network availability, coordinates activities for restoration of disrupted services with technical support staff. Associate level position requires general knowledge of IT field and industry practices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs moderate level tasks associated with using predefined programming languages and multiple workstation platforms that monitor/control/configure the network, client server, and infrastructure to perform availability and status checks.
  • Participates in day-to-day monitoring activities and provides level 1 operational incident support (recording, investigation, escalation and applying corrective actions as deemed appropriate).
  • Participates in problem determination and resolution activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of problem. Provides assistance in determining method of resolving problems utilizing hardware/software diagnostic tools and operational procedures.
  • Assists with coordination activities by operations staff and vendor support personnel in resolving network or client server problems. Uses problem investigation tools to assist in analyzing the source of problems, escalates as needed and appropriately records details of the problem in incident monitoring and reporting software tools. Initiates and executes change control records assigned to the National Operations Center
  • Participates in project activities involving implementation of changes to operating procedures/work processes and installation of new equipment within existing network configurations.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned based on change requests to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time, accurate, and complete.

Qualifications:
  • 1 to 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred or equivalent experience)
  • Requires fundamental knowledge of client server concepts, network concepts, principles and infrastructure.
  • Technical knowledge and/or experience in supporting one or more of the following: Windows, Solaris, Linux, AIX operating systems and VMWare.
  • Windows, Redhat Linux or AIX certification is highly preferred

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:
  • Great medical benefits
  • Pension and 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource networks
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Onsite amenities that make working here fun

Other Requirements and Considerations:
  • A requirement of this position is that the employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may request an accommodation from the Bank.
  • Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures
  • The National Operations Operating Center (NOC) operates on a work schedule of seven 12-hour days in 2 weeks. This opening is for Day Shift. 7AM to 7:15PM
  • May be subject to on-call and call back as needed. Schedule is subject to change over time. Weekend coverage is required.
  • Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications/experience.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by April 29th, 2022.

Full Time / Part Time Full time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No) No

Job Category Information Technology

Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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  • ID: #38669987
  • State: Virginia Richmond 23173 Richmond USA
  • City: Richmond
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-04-14
  • Deadline: 2022-06-12
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