Technology Services VP

The Vice President - Technology Services is the Bank’s senior technology leader, responsible for the people, infrastructure, data services, end-user support, and governance that keep First Bankers Trust running securely and reliably. Leading a team of two managers and their staff, the VP ensures the Bank’s systems are dependable, well-controlled, and positioned to support growth. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances two priorities; running the bank: delivering secure, efficient day-to-day operations and disciplined governance, and building the bank: partnering across the organization to anticipate needs and translate them into practical, prioritized technology plans aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations. Technology Leadership & Operations

• Set technology priorities aligned with departmental and Bank-wide goals, translating them into project plans with clear tracking against targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across infrastructure, network systems, data services, and the helpdesk, continually improving the quality and responsiveness of end-user support.
• Lead the implementation of new technology services and products, including hardware, software, and related purchasing.
• Manage the Bank’s core banking system and core processor relationship, ensuring reliable performance, integration, and ongoing optimization.
• Maintain strong, current knowledge, for self and team, of the Bank’s infrastructure and architecture

Information Security

• Serve as the Bank’s First Line of Defense for information security, embedding protection of systems, infrastructure, and data into every technology activity.
• Own and execute security controls within daily IT operations, including system administration, access management, patching, and configuration management, in line with established policies, standards, and baseline configurations.
• Partner with Risk Management to lead cybersecurity strategy, and proactively identify, escalate, and remediate risks, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses with the Information Security Officer.
• Maintain accountability for secure system operation and monitoring, including alerts, logs, and risk indicators and serve as the primary operational line for detecting, containing, and recovering from security incidents.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory examinations by demonstrating control execution and providing accurate operational insight.

AI, Automation & Data Enablement

• Serve as foundational partner to the enterprise Systems Integration & Automation function, providing the secure environment its solutions run on without owning automation design, build, or platform accountabilities.
• Provide and maintain the secure, reliable foundation, including infrastructure, data architecture, access controls, data quality, and system performance, that approved AI and automation initiatives depend on (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, HuLoop).
• Ensure AI and automation operate within the Bank’s established security, data governance, and regulatory controls.
• Maintain sufficient working knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging financial technology to advise leadership on feasibility, risk, and resourcing.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage departmental and Bank-wide technology budgets and the technology strategic roadmap.
• Track and monitor the performance of technology investments against expected outcomes.
• Manage the commercial and contractual vendor relationships for technology products and services, including contract, licensing, and asset management.

People Leadership

• Drive goal setting, performance reviews, and development for the department and team.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and ongoing training to sustain capability and coverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA a plus.
• 7-10 years managing technology operations, preferably in financial services, fintech, or a similarly regulated environment.
• 3-5 years leading and developing people, with a track record of building capable teams.
• Technical breadth and depth across infrastructure, architecture, and information security.
• Demonstrated change and transformation leadership, with strong project management and execution skills.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data platforms and their secure integration into an enterprise environment.
• Strong business acumen and emotional intelligence, with the ability to collaborate comfortably across functions and levels.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Profit sharing, We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
• Vacation time reflective of your experience
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave benefits
• 12 hours of volunteering time off per year to help make a difference in your community
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in special interest groups, such as Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as our Vice President - Technology Services., When you choose to become a part of the team at First Bankers, you are getting more than a job. What comes along with the daily work is making a difference in other people’s lives, working closely with teammates who are people you enjoy, contributing to a bigger picture, balancing work and home commitments, and developing yourself and your career. If that sounds like a good deal to you, apply for a position today.