INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Summit State Bank is an award-winning Community Bank whose core values are based on making a positive impact on our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Our employees are important to us; we provide rewarding career paths with competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you want to work for a Community Bank that values you and your contributions, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for a full-time Information Technology (IT) Officer to join our team at our main administrative office. The IT Officer is responsible for the operation, security, and maintenance of the Bank's network and systems infrastructure. This role ensures reliable performance of IT systems while supporting ongoing control validation, risk assessment activities, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as a key technical leader responsible for strengthening IT governance through security reviews, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, risk assessments, and maintaining accurate system documentation. The IT Officer serves as a technical resource supporting infrastructure operations, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in current infrastructure technologies, operating systems, cybersecurity tools, and IT management platforms.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or related software.
• Thorough understanding of IT and practical applications to support Bank goals/objectives.
• Experience in a regulated environment (banking preferred)
• Working knowledge of FFIEC guidance, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other applicable banking regulatory standards.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible IT infrastructure or systems administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Summit State Bank offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. We proudly provide 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, along with employer contributions toward a portion of dependent coverage premiums.

Our comprehensive benefits also include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - with employer matching contributions of up to $2,500 annually for Dependent Care FSA accounts - as well as employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees receive employer HSA contributions of up to $4,000 annually if enrolled in a HDHP and have access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

We are committed to investing in our employees' success through tuition reimbursement, wellness resources, internal mentorship programs, and paid volunteer time off. In addition, all full-time employees receive a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation annually, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Pay Range: $120,000-$155,000/annually

All applicants should apply on our website: https://www.summitstatebank.com/careers.php.

Summit State Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.