IT Administrator

First Federal Savings Bank; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

401k with employer matching

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Birthday

Work anniversary

Job summary

First Federal Savings Bank is hiring an IT Administrator to manage technology systems, troubleshoot issues, and support staff across the organization.

The ideal candidate will stay current with emerging technology and security trends, identify efficiency opportunities, and build strong relationships with employees and technology partners. Associates degree and/or IT experience required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or two to four years related IT experience, or equivalent combination.
• Education/job experience must pertain to Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot servers, networks, workstations, and virtual environments (e.g., Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, Hyper‑V).
• Deploy system updates, patches, and new hardware/software with security testing before production.
• Administer and support core banking systems to ensure 24×7 availability.
• Manage backup, recovery, and DR testing.

Skills

IT support

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or IT-related equivalent

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Hyper-V

Job description

First Federal Savings Bank is hiring an IT Administrator. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and service-oriented IT professional who can effectively manage technology systems, troubleshoot issues, and support staff across the organization. They stay current with emerging technology and security trends, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, and build strong relationships with employees and technology partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot servers, networks, workstations, and virtual environments (e.g., Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, Hyper‑V)
• Deploy system updates, patches, and new hardware/software while ensuring security and functionality testing before production use.
• Administer and support core banking systems and connected enterprise systems to ensure 24×7 availability.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster‑preparedness processes, including replication and DR testing.
• Provide help desk and end‑user support, resolving escalated issues and ensuring uptime for critical banking operations.
• Oversee and maintain security solutions, including monitoring alerts, auditing systems, and ensuring license/certificate compliance.
• Support and troubleshoot telecommunications systems, including branch phones, call centers, and connectivity.
• Coordinate with vendors for system support, maintenance, and issue resolution; monitor vendor performance reports.
• Implement and follow IT policies, including security, DR, purchasing, and service‑provision standards.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and support auditors/examiners with required IT documentation.
• Provide backup customer support for Electronic Banking functions.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Associate's degree and/or two to four years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Education/job experience must pertain to areas of Information Technology.

Benefits

The pay range is $21.00 - $28.00/hour and is designed to accommodate varying levels of education and experience.

Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, 401k plan with employer matching, paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, birthday, and work anniversary.

Submission of resume or employment application is not a guarantee of employment. First Federal Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour