Summary
Security Bank & Trust Company (SBTC) is a $1.6B community bank with 15 branches located in northern and western Tennessee – all north of I-40 and west of the Tennessee River, from Paris in the northeast to Covington in the southwest.
SBTC has experienced significant growth in recent years and is expanding its technology team to support continued growth. We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator with broad technical expertise. We are currently seeking someone to complement our in-house skillsets.
Critical Skills
- Intermediate to deep Microsoft 365 expertise
- Microsoft Server administration
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles
- Line-of-business systems administration
- Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, and configurations
- Virtualization experience (Hyper-V)
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to mentor and cross-train staff
- Team player, trustworthy, strong work ethic
- Genuine passion for technology
Helpful Skills
- Meraki network management
- Fortinet firewall management
- Familiarity with AIX and Linux
- Azure or AWS administration
- IBM iSeries/Power Series operations and maintenance
- Project management experience
- Experience with banking technology systems and vendors
Essential Duties
- Design, configure, and manage Microsoft 365 environments
- Provide project management support for technology initiatives
- Assess needs, evaluate solutions, and support technology implementation
- Manage vendors: assessments, contracts, risk reviews, and performance monitoring
- Partner with business units to improve processes, automate workflows, and identify solutions
- Contribute to improving SBTC’s overall security posture
- Assist with network management, including LAN (Meraki-based), WAN and firewall/IDS/IPS management (Fortinet)
- Oversee technology service providers and assist in vendor management
- Provide systems administration across multiple platforms (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, backup/recovery, core banking systems, loan documentation, image archival, etc.)
- Utilize IT management systems (Help Desk, inventory, network monitoring)
- Create and maintain detailed documentation (systems, networks, backups, recovery, processes)
- Assist in disaster recovery/business continuity planning, testing, and improvements
- Develop business requirements and solution analysis documentation
- Lead and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with internal staff and vendors
- Deploy and support projects, systems, and solutions
- Provide general IT support to staff as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Advanced Microsoft product knowledge (Microsoft 365, Active Directory hybrid, Visio, MS Project, Office suite)
- Familiarity with diverse technologies: cloud (Azure/AWS), networking, IT security, AI concepts
- Intermediate skills with networking technologies and concepts, firewall management
- Experience with Microsoft OS (desktop/server); AIX/Linux familiarity a plus
- Ability to work across all organizational levels
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and business practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No immediate direct reports
- Mentor and guide peers, learn from other technology staff
- Lead project teams to successful completion
- Provide input on technology solution selection
- Deliver factual updates to peers and management
- Assume leadership roles during critical situations as needed
Required Education & Experience
- 5+ years corporate technology support/management
- 5+ years Microsoft Windows-based technology administration
- 3+ years managing technology deployment projects
Preferred Education & Experience
- Degree in engineering, software development, or related technical field
- Previous banking/fintech/financial services technology experience
- Experience with HTML, PHP, SQL, MS Project, Python, Microsoft 365
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, etc.)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Primarily based at SBTC branch locations
- Hybrid or remote work at bank’s discretion
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and travel as required
Position Type & Expected Hours of Work
- Full-time, Exempt
- Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Night/weekend work required for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and projects
Travel
- Less than 10% (primarily between bank branches)
- Occasional extended travel for training or special projects
Security Bank and Trust Company offers competitive compensation and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and 401(k).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Security Bank and Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment with Security Bank and Trust Company is on an at-will basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
