Farm Credit Bank of Texas
Job Description
Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.
Position Description:
We are searching for a Systems Administrator to be part our team that is responsible for the overall coordination and control of all infrastructure systems required to keep the business operational. The Systems Administrator will focus on task-based work around the daily operations of the team. The Systems Administrator will also handle escalation of support tickets from the help desk and other infrastructure teams.
Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
Working knowledge in at least (4) of the following disciplines:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule.
It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Associates Degree, Technical School, or equivalent and three (3) years' experience performing technical coordination or support work in an Information System environment. Must hold a certification in at least one discipline (Microsoft, VMWare, Cisco or storage), or two (2) additional years' experience as a technical support analyst or network administrator may substitute for the minimum entry level certification requirement.
Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can't personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.
A/EOE/M/F/D/V
#LI-Hybrid
Who we are:
Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.
While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.
We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.
Position Description:
We are searching for a Systems Administrator to be part our team that is responsible for the overall coordination and control of all infrastructure systems required to keep the business operational. The Systems Administrator will focus on task-based work around the daily operations of the team. The Systems Administrator will also handle escalation of support tickets from the help desk and other infrastructure teams.
Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor health of all servers and infrastructure components; perform breakfix troubleshooting and periodic preventive maintenance.
- Manage backup and disaster recovery processes, perform quarterly testing.
- Deployment of server and application designs as assigned by senior engineers.
- Provide third-tier support and training for Technical Support.
- Responsible for the maintenance of single-source-of-truth inventory in Service Now, such as applications.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation; monitor and enforce team's maintenance of technical documentation
- Adhere to standards and procedures
- Track all demand in the bank's ITSM tool
- Communicate changes to management and end-users as appropriate
Working knowledge in at least (4) of the following disciplines:
- Server virtualization
- x86 server hardware
- Basic network security principles
- TCP/IP Networking
- Windows server administration
- Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DFS structure and administration
- Microsoft Exchange administration
- Authentication protocols and certificate services
- Datacenter cabling and environmental controls
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work schedule.
It's an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
Associates Degree, Technical School, or equivalent and three (3) years' experience performing technical coordination or support work in an Information System environment. Must hold a certification in at least one discipline (Microsoft, VMWare, Cisco or storage), or two (2) additional years' experience as a technical support analyst or network administrator may substitute for the minimum entry level certification requirement.
Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:
- Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- 401(k) plan that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Option to use sick leave to take your pet to the vet for emergency services
- Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
- Ongoing professional-development opportunities
- Generous tuition-reimbursement program
- Physical fitness incentive plan
- Employer matching gifts program
Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can't personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.
A/EOE/M/F/D/V
#LI-Hybrid