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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Services VP - **Company:** First Bank & Trust - **Location:** Quincy, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Computer Networking Systems, Microsoft Power Automate, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Data Management - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63ba3ccd5c19fa8b ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Pioneering AI Assistants in Banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1627-pioneering-ai-assistants-in-banking) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)