IT Director: Strategy, Security & Banking Tech Leader

jmark-careers; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Branson Bank seeks an IT Director to guide technology strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, and lead daily IT operations onsite. The role emphasizes building relationships, developing others, and owning outcomes from initial discussion to resolution.

You will collaborate with bank leadership, IT staff, and partners to maintain secure, reliable systems aligned with business goals, while overseeing audits, risk management, and technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience supporting IT environments with focus on infrastructure, systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, and end-user support.
• Demonstrated experience leading technology initiatives, projects, vendors, or employees.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and carry projects from planning through completion.
• Understanding of information security, technology risk, and banking technology expectations, including FFIEC guidance, GLBA, vendor oversight, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy and operations, developing roadmaps and guiding investments, budgets, and priorities.
• Stay involved in daily support to troubleshoot issues and provide coverage.
• Oversee cybersecurity, risk management, and vendor oversight; act as Information Security Officer when needed.
• Coordinate technology and security for regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, BCP/DR; track findings to resolution.
• Lead technology projects from planning through adoption, documentation, and follow-up.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS

Tools

CSI NuPoint

Job description

Branson Bank seeks an IT Director to guide technology strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, and lead daily IT operations onsite. The role emphasizes building relationships, developing others, and owning outcomes from initial discussion to resolution.

You will collaborate with bank leadership, IT staff, and partners to maintain secure, reliable systems aligned with business goals, while overseeing audits, risk management, and technology initiatives.