Director of IT

Company: Bank Newport
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
BankNewport -celebrates being a community bank since 1819. Offering new and exciting career opportunities, BankNewport is -committed -to providing our employees the resource and guidance to develop careers that are challenging and rewarding.
So, if you're looking for a great professional opportunity, know that BankNewport will -empower -and -invest -in you.
The Director of IT reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for the overall operations of the infrastructure department assuring an efficient, secure and seamless delivery of IT services and support. - This position works closely with the CTO to shape the roadmap and vision of our cloud and infrastructure strategies. - Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are vital
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring security, availability and integrity of the Bank's cloud as well as on premise network and systems
Manages and develops members of the infrastructure team
Works with the CTO and infrastructure team to design and implement on premise, hybrid and cloud solutions based on the Bank's needs
Oversees the planning, installation, control, and maintenance of IT systems within the organization.
Manages IT infrastructure security programs,(vulnerability management, patch management, asset inventory and end of life systems and software)
Works with the information security department cooperatively on the implementation and reporting of CIS controls
Keeps current with technology and information security to assure the bank has the latest information on products services and trends.
Manages and cultivates relationships with critical IT vendors.
Evaluates and recommends new technologies.
Assists the CTO with creating the department budget.
Provides metrics and KPI data
Responsible for BCP/DR plan development, testing and documentation.
On call after hours
All other duties as specified.
Qualifications

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• Bachelors' degree or equivalent field experience, two to five years in an IT management role (preferably in financial services).
  
• Strong knowledge of networking, WIFI/LAN/WAN, Windows Server, VMWare, hardware and software.
  
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Azure
  
• Experience with CIS controls, IT Risk Management, patch management and vulnerability management programs as well as compliance (experience with regulatory agencies a plus).
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
  Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  BankNewport is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military service, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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