AVP Network Services

ChoiceOne Bank•Lapeer, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the bank’s network - the network architecture, server management and application solutions, computer end-point delivery, implementation, administration and operations for voice, network, server administration and/or storage. Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to staff members and end user areas on matters related to the design, development, and application of automated information processing systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in information technology preferred
10+ Years Networking experience
Extensive computer/network/information security knowledge
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment.
Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Technical Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the bank’s network and cloud services. “Hands-on” in troubleshooting IT issues and prioritizing projects for the IT department.
Manage all branch connectivity, ATM connectivity, wireless Wi-Fi connectivity, ATM wireless connectivity, cloud provider connectivity, and core banking provider connectivity throughout the organization and actively participate in troubleshooting and resolving issues when necessary.
Manage all network hardware, including firewalls, switches, routers, access points.
Assist with maintenance of bank servers including patching to reduce vulnerabilities, upgrades of Windows software and resolving performance issues.
Assist with planning and implementing additions, deletions, and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure and security of the bank’s Technology.
Assist with the Bank’s Business Continuity Plan, the IT Disaster Recovery Plan and the IT Risk Assessment.
Assist with the monthly IT asset database update process.
Prepare and recommend solutions to system problems and new technology.
Conduct hardware and software evaluations, and perform selection and acquisition functions, using Bank Purchasing process including RFP, RFI or RFB when appropriate.
Interpret and apply all policies and objectives across all data processing activities.
Troubleshoot and research problems experienced by user departments.
Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives with senior management, including project prioritization and classification of strategic, tactical, maintenance, and other bank projects.
Read, interpret, and create technical documents, specifications, and contracts and apply them appropriately.
Advise VP and SVP on budget needs and monitor actual expenses to budgeted expenses.
Help create and maintain technology strategic plan.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the technology and financial industry.
Develop rapport and utilize communication skills in dealing professionally with internal and external clients.
Possess the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and ability to convey need to change.
Work across departments to share lessons learned and best practices for bank.
Seek and capitalize upon opportunities to increase internal department satisfaction and deepen relationships.
Lend expertise to all departments.
Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
Communicate effectively with departments to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions and strategies.
Periodic availability to troubleshoot issues outside normal business hours is required.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Be familiar with and comply with the provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act as they relate to the functions of this position. Complete all required reports related to those acts and reports any observed violations or potential violations of those acts to a supervisor or other appropriate bank officer.
Be familiar with and comply with all federal and state banking regulations as applicable.