Farm Bureau is seeking an energetic individual to be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and technically diverse team where every day is different. As a Sr Technical Administrator, you will work alongside others to support mission-critical hosting, integration, reporting, and automation platforms. You will enable the success of operations and development teams through collaboration, technical capability, and a passion for professional development.

Who is Farm Bureau Financial Services?

At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we make insurance simple so our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 75-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You'll Do

Administer key infrastructure components and services, including Pure Storage, Rubrik backup solutions, and VMWare.
Utilize scripting languages (PowerShell) to automate system administration tasks and artifact delivery.
Responsible for platform lifecycle administration including installation, upgrades, patches, and maintenance.
Participate in strategic planning and evaluation of our current products to look at opportunities for improving stability and performance.
Set and monitor technical thresholds to ensure components operate to meet service objectives consistently.
Plan and deliver solutions to fulfill technical work orders.
Maintain consistent, quality documentation to meet ongoing operations and business continuity requirements.

What It Takes To Join Our Team

Bachelor's Degree in MIS or computer science related degree, or equivalent, plus 5 years' relevant experience.
Have in-depth skills supporting one or more of the following key enterprise infrastructure service technology platforms: Pure Storage, Rubrik backup solutions, and VMWare.
A strong understanding of Windows Servers or RedHat Linux and vCenter
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; must be comfortable partnering with operations and development teams.
Ability to conceptualize potential, new, or changed infrastructure solution designs to satisfy changing business requirements.
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills, and logical information organization skills.
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Maintain knowledge and skills current in alignment with industry technology developments.

What We Offer

Health / Vision / Dental Insurance
401k with match
Life and Disability insurance options
PTO / Paid holidays / Volunteer Time
Hybrid Flexibility
Onsite gym with fitness classes and programs

Farm Bureau… where the grass really IS greener!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Currently, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We cannot sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.

Remote Work: We currently support two days per week working remotely but expect candidate to live in the Des Moines Metro area and work in the Home Office three days per week.

If you have a technical background and enjoy a fast-paced, success-oriented environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

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