Technology Services VP

First Bankers Trust Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match and

Profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as Vice President – Technology Services. The role leads two managers and staff, guiding infrastructure, data services, and end-user support while ensuring governance and reliability.

You will balance operations with strategic technology planning to align with business goals and regulatory expectations. The VP will drive technology priorities, oversee security controls, partner with risk management, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience managing technology operations in financial services, fintech, or similarly regulated environments.
• 3–5 years leading and developing people.
• Technical breadth across infrastructure, architecture, and information security.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data platforms and their secure integration.

Responsibilities

• Set technology priorities aligned with Bank goals and translate into project plans with tracking against targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across infrastructure, network, data services, and end-user support.
• Lead the implementation of new technology services and products, including hardware and software purchasing.
• Manage the Bank’s core banking system and processor relationships for reliable performance and integration.
• Partner with Risk Management to lead cybersecurity strategy and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Maintain security controls, incident detection, and operational risk management.

Skills

People Leadership

Project management

Change leadership

AI & automation familiarity

Budget & vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/IS/CS

MBA

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as our Vice President – Technology Services.Why Join Our Team?We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-sponsored retirement plan with company match and profit sharingVacation time reflective of your experiencePaid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave benefits12 hours of volunteering time off per year to help make a difference in your communityLife and disability insuranceEmployee wellness and assistance programsProfessional development and growth opportunitiesOpportunity to participate in special interest groups, such as Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource GroupsThe 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 & OperationsSet 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 architectureInformation SecurityServe 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 EnablementServe 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 ManagementDevelop 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 LeadershipDrive 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.Our values reflect our culture: Everyone is Valued, Do The Right Thing, Friendly Family, & Fun, Dream Big/Act Small, Accountability, InnovationWhen 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.Work EnvironmentThis position typically works in a professional office setting. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, move from one point to another, and use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. The employee will occasionally sit, stoop, lift, kneel, or crouch in the course of completing their job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.The salary range provided in this job posting represents what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the minimum qualification requirements included at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual experience, education, and skill level.First Bankers Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who meet the qualifications and are most closely aligned with the requirements of the position.