Jed Binder
About Jed Binder
Jed Binder is a Senior Unix System Administrator at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in Unix and Linux systems, network technologies, and web server management, with a career spanning over three decades in various prestigious financial institutions.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Jed Binder has been employed at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2011, serving as a Senior Unix System Administrator. In this role, he manages Unix systems and ensures their optimal performance and security. His tenure at the Federal Reserve spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed to the stability and security of the bank's IT infrastructure.
Previous Employment History
Before joining the Federal Reserve, Jed Binder held several positions in the financial sector. He worked as a Senior Unix Administrator Consultant at JPMorgan Chase from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, he was a Senior Unix Administrator at Lehman Brothers from 1992 to 1995 and served as a Senior Systems Administrator at Deutsche Bank from 1996 to 2001. He also worked at Merrill Lynch as a Senior Systems Administrator for Mortgage Backed Securities from 1995 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Jed Binder earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, completing his studies from 1983 to 1987. His educational background supports his extensive technical expertise in Unix and Linux systems, including Solaris and Redhat Linux. He holds a Sun Solaris 10 Certification, reflecting his advanced skills in Unix systems administration.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Jed Binder possesses a wide range of technical skills, particularly in Unix and Linux systems. He has experience with various SUN workstations and enterprise servers, including models such as SS1, SS20, Ultra-2, Ultra-5, and Ultra-10. His proficiency extends to web server management with Apache, Tomcat, and Netscape Enterprise servers, as well as network technologies like TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Fibre-channel. He specializes in designing disaster recovery processes and has expertise in storage management using Veritas Volume Manager and Cluster Server.
Unix Security and Network Services Management
Jed Binder is skilled in Unix security practices, including secure FTP and SSH, which are essential for maintaining system integrity and secure data transfer. He has experience managing and deploying various network services such as DNS, NIS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, Samba, and LDAP, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of network infrastructure and services.