IT Systems Administrator in Vandalia, Illinois at The FNB Community Bank

The FNB Community Bank, Vandalia, IL

The FNB Community Bank is locally owned in Bond, Fayette, and Marion Counties. Established in 1865, we currently have 7 locations in the following communities: Vandalia, Patoka, Ramsey, Greenville, & Mulberry Grove. We have an IT Systems Administrator role available for our Vandalia location.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The IT Systems Administrator is a key player in driving efficiency, security, and innovation within our technology landscape. Responsible for planning and implementing all activities of the computer/technology operations of the bank excluding EDP and developing adequate controls to ensure the reliability and timeliness of client and management information. This position serves as the senior member of the IT team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Troubleshooting and technology expertise for activities of the computer operations department including system software and equipment developmentManage the priorities and resources of the IT team to ensure access to the systems, technology and training they need to succeed.Develops and implements computer operations policies and procedures, including core banking systemAct as the primary administrator of the core banking system, including: work with the core banking system vendor as their primary contact, troubleshoot issues, set up new products, curate and send update communications to retail team members, Consult with bank leadership to clarify software needs, identify problems, and recommend changes to improve and increase automated applicationsConsult with project leaders to identify needs, evaluate existing equipment, and plan for appropriate changes to equipment to accommodate new products, services, and management informationReports to senior management on plans, projects, performance, and related computer operations mattersMonitors the functioning of equipment, evaluates projects to assess the adequacy of existing hardware, and determines purchase needsConsults with software and hardware vendors regarding needs and purchases, installations, and solving problems impeding computer processingPlans layout and installation of the new system, or modification or upgrades to the existing systemReviews computer processing job/ report quests, determines validity based on strategic needs, establishes priority, and ensures completion promptlyEstablishes guidelines for scheduling work. Review schedules to detect conflicts and ensure efficient operation.Review the progress of work and current processing times to ensure timeliness and that standards for quality and quantity of work are being met.Review downtime records and reports, as well as daily logs, to determine efficient and proper utilization of equipment, programs, and personnel and detect problems.Responsible for file maintenance procedures, tape and disk accountability, and appropriate control of data files.Develop and coordinate the implementation of a contingency plan to continue information processing activities at off-site locations in case of emergency at the main site, and test off-site equipment periodically.Ensures that the remote backup library contains appropriate fields and is subject to adequate physical control.Controls documentation relating to computer programs; ensures proper updating of documentation to maintain completeness and compliance with established standards.Develops profit plan and monitors expenditures for department activities to ascertain compliance with an approved planEnsures that equipment maintenance and repairs are performed to maintain operating efficiency and timeliness of processingMaintains an awareness of new business opportunities, refers the client or prospective client to the financial services division, and notifies financial services of the referral for follow-up purposesResponsible for maintaining PC/Technology parts inventory, initiating orders and stocking parts, and charging parts to proper facilities (as set management)Performs other duties as assigned