Bank IT Director  – To $150K – Crown Point, IN - Job # 3653

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Bank IT Director role in the Crown Point, IN area. The position is responsible for managing select technical aspects of third-party implementations, ensuring that these initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and with high-quality deliverables.

This opportunity has a generous salary of up to $150K and a benefits package.  (This is not a remote position).

Bank IT Director responsibilities include:

• Oversee and direct Bank’s Information Technology function  
• Responsible for contractual arrangements and ongoing vendor management with data service providers and other third  party vendors ensuring quality technology service to both internal and external customers  
• Work with IT Director to develop an IT budget and secure necessary equipment 
• Ensure IT Strategic Plan supports company-wide goals 
• Planning, deploying and maintaining IT systems and operations 
• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures and best practices 
• Oversee network and system implementations 
• Oversee disaster recovery operations 
• Stay up to date on IT trends and emerging technologies 
• Implement industry-best practices and conduct regular vulnerability assessments 
• Monitor potential threats, develop incident response plans and ensure compliance with stringent regulatory  requirements 
• Educate employees, implement security awareness programs and foster a culture of vigilance Chair of the Bank’s IT Steering Committee  
• Member of Enterprise Risk Management Committee 
• Other committees as assigned 

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, cyber security or information technology Ten (10) years minimum of relevant experience within the financial services industry 
• Five (5) years of experience in IT management  
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 
• Competencies include leadership, mentoring, communication skills, attention to detail and analytical/problem solving Change Management  
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to drive organizational change and optimize operational efficiency. 
• Strategic thinker and problem solver 
• Ability to improvise and provide workarounds 
• Big-picture thinking 

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