Senior Systems Administrator

Securitybanktn; Paris (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Short term disability

Long term disability

Job summary

Security Bank & Trust Company seeks a Senior Systems Administrator in Paris, TN, focused on managing and supporting Microsoft-based technologies. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of technology support experience, strong server and cybersecurity knowledge, and leadership skills. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment with extensive benefits and requires occasional travel between bank branches. Proven experience with virtualization, education in a technical field, and a passion for technology are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years corporate technology support/management.
• 5+ years Microsoft Windows-based technology administration.
• 3+ years managing technology deployment projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Microsoft environments and manage technology initiatives.
• Mentor peers and lead project teams to successful completion.
• Assist with disaster recovery/business continuity planning.

Skills

Microsoft Server administration

Understanding of cybersecurity principles

Team player

Virtualization experience (Hyper-V)

Strong interpersonal skills

Genuine passion for technology

Education

Degree in engineering, software development, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft 365

AIX

Linux

IBM iSeries/Power Series

Python

Job description

Security Bank & Trust Company (SBTC) is a $1.6B community bank with 15 branches located in northern and western Tennessee – all north of I-40 and west of the Tennessee River, from Paris in the northeast to Covington 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. We are currently seeking someone to complement our in-house skillsets.

Critical Skills

• Microsoft Server administration
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Line-of-business systems administration
• Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, and configurations
• Virtualization experience (Hyper-V)
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to mentor and cross-train staff
• Team player, trustworthy, strong work ethic
• Genuine passion for technology

Helpful Skills

• Familiarity with AIX and Linux
• IBM iSeries/Power Series operations and maintenance
• Experience with banking technology systems and vendors
• Design, configure, and manage Microsoft 365 environments
• Provide project management support for technology initiatives
• Assess needs, evaluate solutions, and support technology implementation
• Manage vendors: assessments, contracts, risk reviews, and performance monitoring
• Partner with business units to improve processes, automate workflows, and identify solutions
• Contribute to improving SBTC’s overall security posture
• Assist with network management, including LAN (Meraki-based), WAN and firewall/IDS/IPS management (Fortinet)
• Oversee technology service providers and assist in vendor management
• Create and maintain detailed documentation (systems, networks, backups, recovery, processes)
• Assist in disaster recovery/business continuity planning, testing, and improvements
• Develop business requirements and solution analysis documentation
• Lead and coordinate troubleshooting efforts with internal staff and vendors
• Deploy and support projects, systems, and solutions
• Provide general IT support to staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Advanced Microsoft product knowledge (Microsoft 365, Active Directory hybrid, Visio, MS Project, Office suite)
• Familiarity with diverse technologies: cloud (Azure/AWS), networking, IT security, AI concepts
• Intermediate skills with networking technologies and concepts, firewall management
• Experience with Microsoft OS (desktop/server); AIX/Linux familiarity a plus
• Ability to work across all organizational levels
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and business practices

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide peers, learn from other technology staff
• Lead project teams to successful completion
• Provide input on technology solution selection
• Deliver factual updates to peers and management
• Assume leadership roles during critical situations as needed

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years corporate technology support/management
• 5+ years Microsoft Windows-based technology administration
• 3+ years managing technology deployment projects

Preferred Education and Experience

• Degree in engineering, software development, or related technical field
• Experience with HTML, PHP, SQL, MS Project, Python, Microsoft 365

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Primarily based at SBTC branch locations
• Hybrid or remote work at bank’s discretion
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and travel as required

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, Exempt
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Night/weekend work required for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and projects

Travel

• Less than 10% (primarily between bank branches)
• Occasional extended travel for training or special projects

Security Bank and Trust Company offers competitive compensation and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and 401(k).

Security Bank and Trust Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at 1-833-937-7282.