This is an on-site role located in Covington, LA.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the administration, compliance, and operation of the Bank’s information technology, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and related technology services. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidance and other banking regulations while supporting safe and sound banking operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain, and enforce IT, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, and acceptable use policies.
- Ensure compliance with FFIEC guidance, FDIC examination expectations, GLBA Safeguards Rule requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maintain the Bank’s cybersecurity framework utilizing FFIEC and NIST principles to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from threats.
- Manage technology infrastructure including Windows servers, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Virtual Machines, storage systems, endpoint security, and cloud services.
- Manage switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network segmentation, and content filtering technologies.
- Support secure connectivity for core processing, online banking, ATM/debit card systems, RDC, ACH, cash management, and third-party banking platforms.
- Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, backups, logging, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Maintain network diagrams, asset inventories, software licensing records, system documentation, and recovery procedures.
- Manage vendor due diligence, contract reviews, annual vendor risk assessments, and third-party risk management activities.
- Provide cybersecurity awareness training and phishing education programs for employees.
- Support business units and customers with technology-related issues and projects.
- Consistently supports the Bank and its core values
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree or applicable trade/technical education
- 5+ years IT experience in a financial institution
- Knowledge of FISC and Horizon preferred
- Knowledge of FFIEC guidance, GLBA Safeguards Rule, Information Security Programs, and banking regulations
- Enterprise network administration experience
- Vendor management, third-party risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery experience
- Advanced knowledge of computer hardware, software, Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization, cybersecurity tools, and endpoint protection.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with auditors, examiners, executive management, and Boards of Directors.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing regulations, policies, and procedures.
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5+ years IT experience in a financial institution
American Bank is built on a commitment to treating both our customers and employees like family, and we take pride in being a true community bank. As a locally focused institution, we are deeply invested in the communities we serve—supporting local businesses, building lasting relationships, and contributing to the growth and well-being of our neighbors. Our decisions are guided by a personal understanding of our customers’ needs and a genuine desire to make a positive, local impact.
We value dedication and innovation, fostering an environment where every employee understands their importance and shares in the success of the organization. At American Bank, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a supportive, team-oriented workplace, competitive compensation and benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the communities we call home.
American Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
