The Summit Federal Credit Union · 1 week ago
Vice President Information Technology
The Summit Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution established in 1941, seeking a tech-oriented executive for the Vice President of Information Technology role. This hands-on position involves managing IT infrastructure, leading technical teams, ensuring secure operations, and developing IT strategies while overseeing information security responsibilities.
Credit BureauFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead technical teams and ensure secure/scalable operations
Handle vendor management and implement security measures
Develop IT strategies and disaster recovery protocols
Architect solutions and tackle technical issues
Act as a senior resource during major incidents
Manage Microsoft 365 admin and integrations
Oversee change management and service improvement
Collaborate with Information Security Governance on audits, risk mitigation, and incident response
Maintain security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, MFA, vulnerability scans)
Manage patching, system hardening, access controls, and vendor coordination
Supervise third-party providers for security monitoring and lead incident response when necessary
Keep abreast of tech trends and regulations
Serve on committees and special projects
Represent IT in meetings and build industry relationships
Support AI and machine learning initiatives in line with strategic goals
Attend board meetings and credit union events as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field required
7–10 years in IT, including 5+ years in leadership roles
Strong expertise in network, server, application architecture, and troubleshooting
Experience in enterprise infrastructure, integration, security controls, vendor management, and contract negotiation
Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Advanced knowledge of enterprise IT, Symitar/core banking systems, and integrations
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making proficiency
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
Understanding of IT compliance and information security standards
Preferred
Financial services experience is preferred
Company
The Summit Federal Credit Union
The Summit Federal Credit Union is a non-profit full-service financial cooperative.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Central New York Business Journal
2025-05-01
Central New York Business Journal
2024-11-08
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