Brattleboro Savings and Loan
Vice President of Information Technology
Brattleboro Savings and Loan, Brattleboro, Vermont, us, 05304
Position Title:
Vice President, Information Technology
Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Risk Officer
Location:
Brattleboro, VT
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Overview:
Direct and manage the Bank's information systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations, overseeing IT staff, resources, and technology vendors. The VP, Information Technology must ensure that the Bank's technology and data are secure, reliable, and scalable, while also adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the Bank’s IT strategy to support strategic objectives and manage the IT budget and resources to maximize performance.
Lead the Bank’s IT Steering Committee and mentor the IT department.
Prepare periodic reports to the Board of Directors on key IT and security matters, including cybersecurity framework, technology initiatives, disaster recovery and business continuity, vendor management, and physical security.
Monitor developments and trends in information security and cybersecurity and formulate strategy accordingly.
Infrastructure Management:
Oversee the evaluation, selection, installation, security, and maintenance of all information systems, databases, software and hardware applications, telecommunications systems, and technology infrastructure. Ensure all systems operate securely, efficiently, and reliably, with minimal downtime.
Continuously evaluate and implement technologies that provide business value and improve efficiency.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
Serve as the Information Security Officer responsible for maintaining a strong cybersecurity program.
Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDIC, FFIEC, GLBA, and other banking and data protection regulations.
Manage incident response protocols, ensuring timely and effective actions in the event of a cyber attack or data breach.
Oversee employee training programs on information security and cybersecurity.
Vendor Management:
Oversee the vendor management program, ensuring that all vendors are evaluated, monitored, and managed in accordance with the Bank's vendor management policies and regulatory requirements.
Oversee relationships and ongoing due diligence of technology-related vendors and service providers and assist other departments with IT-related vendor due diligence, providing expertise on technology, security, and business continuity.
IT Compliance and Audit:
Maintain documentation of IT processes, procedures, and policies and ensure IT operations comply with internal policies, banking regulations, and industry best practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact to auditors and regulators for technology reviews and oversee corrective actions as necessary.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:
Facilitate the Bank’s disaster recovery and business continuity planning by coordinating regular exercises to ensure systems and teams are prepared to respond to various emergency situations, including cyber incidents and system outages.
Collaborate with department heads to ensure that their specific disaster recovery and business continuity documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with the overall bank-wide plans.
Technology Innovation & Development:
Stay current on technological developments, security threats, and best practices in the banking industry.
Identify opportunities for process automation, internal infrastructure improvements, and optimization of datacom, telecom, hardware, software, networks, and servers to support efficient bank operations.
Lead technology projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and overall business objectives.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, promoting a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.
Foster an environment that emphasizes collaboration, respect, and integrity across all levels of the team, keeping staff interested, informed, involved, and inspired.
Encourage open communication and teamwork by providing clear goals, offering regular feedback, and recognizing individual and team contributions to the department’s and Bank’s success.
Promote professional development opportunities, ensuring that the team stays engaged with the Bank's strategic IT objectives and maintains alignment with overall business goals.
Fostering Communication and Collaboration:
Advocate for cross-departmental communication, ensuring IT staff are well-informed and actively participating in addressing challenges and contributing to the Bank’s broader technology strategy.
Celebrate achievements within the IT team, recognizing contributions that enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, or innovation.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of IT experience with increasing levels of responsibility and a track record for driving successful strategic and operational advancement.
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Skills and Competencies:
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Effective coaching skills to maximize individual/team performance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and projects.
Personal Attributes:
Trustworthiness:
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
Proactive:
Takes initiative and anticipates needs, finding ways to improve processes and efficiency.
Adaptable:
Flexible and able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team-Oriented:
Works well with others and contributes positively to team dynamics.
Leadership:
Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to the bank's values of respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Proactive and Communicative:
Maintain an open-door policy and proactively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on key IT objectives.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Yearly bonus
Yearly pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
IT: 10 years (Preferred)
Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Brattleboro, VT 05302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Vice President, Information Technology
Reports To:
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Risk Officer
Location:
Brattleboro, VT
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Position Overview:
Direct and manage the Bank's information systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations, overseeing IT staff, resources, and technology vendors. The VP, Information Technology must ensure that the Bank's technology and data are secure, reliable, and scalable, while also adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the Bank’s IT strategy to support strategic objectives and manage the IT budget and resources to maximize performance.
Lead the Bank’s IT Steering Committee and mentor the IT department.
Prepare periodic reports to the Board of Directors on key IT and security matters, including cybersecurity framework, technology initiatives, disaster recovery and business continuity, vendor management, and physical security.
Monitor developments and trends in information security and cybersecurity and formulate strategy accordingly.
Infrastructure Management:
Oversee the evaluation, selection, installation, security, and maintenance of all information systems, databases, software and hardware applications, telecommunications systems, and technology infrastructure. Ensure all systems operate securely, efficiently, and reliably, with minimal downtime.
Continuously evaluate and implement technologies that provide business value and improve efficiency.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management:
Serve as the Information Security Officer responsible for maintaining a strong cybersecurity program.
Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDIC, FFIEC, GLBA, and other banking and data protection regulations.
Manage incident response protocols, ensuring timely and effective actions in the event of a cyber attack or data breach.
Oversee employee training programs on information security and cybersecurity.
Vendor Management:
Oversee the vendor management program, ensuring that all vendors are evaluated, monitored, and managed in accordance with the Bank's vendor management policies and regulatory requirements.
Oversee relationships and ongoing due diligence of technology-related vendors and service providers and assist other departments with IT-related vendor due diligence, providing expertise on technology, security, and business continuity.
IT Compliance and Audit:
Maintain documentation of IT processes, procedures, and policies and ensure IT operations comply with internal policies, banking regulations, and industry best practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact to auditors and regulators for technology reviews and oversee corrective actions as necessary.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:
Facilitate the Bank’s disaster recovery and business continuity planning by coordinating regular exercises to ensure systems and teams are prepared to respond to various emergency situations, including cyber incidents and system outages.
Collaborate with department heads to ensure that their specific disaster recovery and business continuity documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with the overall bank-wide plans.
Technology Innovation & Development:
Stay current on technological developments, security threats, and best practices in the banking industry.
Identify opportunities for process automation, internal infrastructure improvements, and optimization of datacom, telecom, hardware, software, networks, and servers to support efficient bank operations.
Lead technology projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and overall business objectives.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, promoting a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.
Foster an environment that emphasizes collaboration, respect, and integrity across all levels of the team, keeping staff interested, informed, involved, and inspired.
Encourage open communication and teamwork by providing clear goals, offering regular feedback, and recognizing individual and team contributions to the department’s and Bank’s success.
Promote professional development opportunities, ensuring that the team stays engaged with the Bank's strategic IT objectives and maintains alignment with overall business goals.
Fostering Communication and Collaboration:
Advocate for cross-departmental communication, ensuring IT staff are well-informed and actively participating in addressing challenges and contributing to the Bank’s broader technology strategy.
Celebrate achievements within the IT team, recognizing contributions that enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, or innovation.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of IT experience with increasing levels of responsibility and a track record for driving successful strategic and operational advancement.
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Skills and Competencies:
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Effective coaching skills to maximize individual/team performance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and projects.
Personal Attributes:
Trustworthiness:
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
Proactive:
Takes initiative and anticipates needs, finding ways to improve processes and efficiency.
Adaptable:
Flexible and able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team-Oriented:
Works well with others and contributes positively to team dynamics.
Leadership:
Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to the bank's values of respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Proactive and Communicative:
Maintain an open-door policy and proactively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on key IT objectives.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Yearly bonus
Yearly pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
IT: 10 years (Preferred)
Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Brattleboro, VT 05302: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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