Peoples Bank IT Systems Administrator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

IT Systems Administrator

Barkley Financial Center | Hybrid Work from Home (3 days per week in-office)

Bellingham, WA

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | 40 hours per week

A Day in Your Life at Peoples Bank:

As an IT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the bank's network, data centers, physical and virtual hardware and software, cloud systems, storage, and backup solutions. This role involves close collaboration with senior IT staff and management. In a fast-paced environment, the IT Systems Administrator uses their knowledge and tools to provide end-user support and training for advanced technical needs, while also working on projects and tasks to support the bank's initiatives. Additionally, this position ensures compliance with industry security and regulatory standards, including those set by the bank, state, FDIC, and other audit standards, and assists in maintaining network disaster recovery policies and procedures.

Your Primary Responsibilities Would Include:

Maintaining essential IT operations including operating systems, security tools, and applications. Maintaining internal infrastructure health and security including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. System maintenance and monitoring to ensure data and systems are protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Performing IT certifications and reviews. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Collaborating with vendors, service providers and senior IT staff to address complex technical problems. Providing documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures. Acting as an escalation point for the Service Desk team. Reporting any system downtime, difficulties, or problems to management as necessary. Providing emergency technical support outside of regular banking hours as necessary. Acting as a liaison between departments to help resolve and escalate issues as required. Requirements

What You Bring to the Team:

You have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related area or relevant experience. You have a minimum 4 years of experience in network or system administration. You have working knowledge of Hyper-V and failover clustering. You have a strong proficiency in network protocols, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols, and security. You are skilled in client and server operating systems, Active Directory, SQL, Entra ID, Azure, PowerShell, and Office 365. You have demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately diagnose problems and develop solutions under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. You are capable of understanding and adapting to new technology. You work with minimal supervision and have excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You have strong interpersonal skills including professional etiquette and service mentality. You are skilled at business communication, both verbal and written. You have a strong professional demeanor and uphold confidentiality at all times. You can travel to other Peoples Bank locations and off-site for meetings and/or training as required. You have the ability to model the Peoples Bank Mission, Vision, and Values. This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all functions, duties or responsibilities that are required in this position. Functions, duties, or responsibilities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

*For a comprehensive job description please contact HR department at Human.Resources@PeoplesBank-wa.com

The Bank's Commitment to You:

We ensure that YOU are provided with dedicated, tailored support from our existing team. We admire your passion for growth and self-fulfillment, so we offer engaging professional development and career advancement opportunities. In addition, you will be working with a widely supportive HR team with a wealth of knowledge across a variety of areas.

For over 100 years, Peoples Bank's philosophy of "People First" has created an unwavering commitment to our employees, customer, and local communities. Our purpose is to serve our communities with honesty, integrity, respect, and commitment - and our promise, "A Higher Level of Service" always starts and ends with people. We strive to be the "Best Community Bank in the Pacific Northwest" and that endeavor includes being the "Best Employer in the Pacific Northwest".

Our Employees Enjoy Generous Benefits:

We are proud to offer hybrid work from home options for most non-customer facing positions. We share our success with you through Profit Sharing, Incentives, and other Bonus Structures, based on your position. We enjoy a healthy work/life balance by offering 12 days of paid vacation, 2 paid wellness days, 2 days of paid community service time, as well as paid sick leave that is accrued based on hours worked. Our employees will also enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We understand that wellness needs can look different for everybody, so we provide a full suite of Health benefits to employees and their families that includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Mental Health Resources, and a $200 annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses. We invest in your financial security by providing an 8% 401(k) employer match and safety net of life and disability plans.

EEO Statement(s):

At Peoples Bank, we know we are better together. We are dedicated to crafting an inclusive and equitable workplace that represents the diverse communities we serve. If you're excited about the job, we encourage you to apply, all experiences are welcome. Peoples Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

Salary Description

$64,464 - $96,695 per year