Senior Systems Administrator

SUMMARYSecurity Bank & Trust Company (SBTC) is a $1.5B community bank with 13 branches located in northern and western Tennessee all north of I-40 and west of the Tennessee River, from Paris in the northeast to Atoka 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. This position requires a versatile jack-of-all-trades professional rather than a deep-siloed specialist.CRITICAL SKILLSIntermediate to deep Microsoft 365 expertiseMicrosoft Server administrationUnderstanding of cybersecurity principlesLine-of-business systems administrationWorking knowledge of switches, firewalls, and configurationsVirtualization experience (VMware, Hyper-V)Strong interpersonal skills; ability to mentor and cross-train staffTeam player, trustworthy, strong work ethicGenuine passion for technologyHELPFUL SKILLSAzure or AWS administrationFamiliarity with AIX and LinuxIBM iSeries operations and maintenanceProject management experienceExperience with banking technology systems and vendorsESSENTIAL DUTIESDesign, configure, and manage Microsoft 365 environmentsProvide project management support for technology initiativesAssess needs, evaluate solutions, and support technology implementationManage vendors: assessments, contracts, risk reviews, and performance monitoringPartner with business units to improve processes, automate workflows, and identify solutionsContribute to improving SBTCs overall security postureOversee technology service providers and assist in vendor managementProvide 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 improvementsDevelop business requirements and solution analysis documentationLead and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with internal staff and vendorsDeploy and support projects, systems, and solutionsProvide general IT support to staff as neededPerform other duties as assignedCOMPETENCIESAdvanced Microsoft product knowledge (Microsoft 365, Active Directory hybrid, Visio, MS Project, Office suite)Familiarity with diverse technologies: cloud (Azure/AWS), networking, IT security, AI conceptsExperience with Microsoft OS (desktop/server); AIX/Linux familiarity a plusAbility to work across all organizational levelsWillingness and ability to learn new technologies and business practicesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo immediate direct reports (future growth possible)Mentor and guide peers and technology staffLead project teams to successful completionProvide input on technology solution selectionDeliver factual updates to peers and managementAssume leadership roles during critical situations as neededREQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE5+ years corporate technology support/management5+ years Microsoft Windows-based technology administration3+ years managing technology deployment projectsPREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEDegree in engineering, software development, or related technical fieldPrevious banking/fintech/financial services technology experienceExperience with HTML, PHP, SQL, MS Project, Python, Microsoft 365Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, etc.)WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSPrimarily based at SBTC branch locationsHybrid or remote work at banks discretionMust be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and travel as requiredPOSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKFull-time, ExemptStandard hours: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Night/weekend work required for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and projectsTRAVELLess than 10% (primarily between bank branches)Occasional extended travel for training or special projects