About the role

What will you do at First Savings Bank?

Who we are

Performance Data Center provides IT support for three chartered community banks.

We are a family-owned bank committed to providing exceptional service and

innovative banking solutions while making a difference in the communities we

serve. We take great pride in the relationships we built and the lives we

impact. We offer the strength of a big bank combined with local

decision-making and hometown involvement, setting our community bank apart from

the rest.

Our mission

Our mission is to support the financial goals of individuals and businesses in

the communities we call home by offering every person a better banking

experience.

Our values

* Passion: We have an unrelenting drive to be great. Quality service is our #1

priority.

* Commitment: We do not shy away from accountability. We together as a team

and embrace the spirit of service.

* Leadership: We are competitive leaders in our markets and a go-to source for

finance and lending.

* Community: We’re proud to support each other and our local communities. We

win when our customers win.

To learn more about us, visit www.firstnationalbanks.bank

[http://www.firstnationalbanks.bank]

About the role

Responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the

organization’s network and infrastructure environment. This role focuses on

ensuring the stability, security, and performance of network systems across data

center and client banking environments. Primary responsibilities include

managing network connectivity, monitoring performance, maintaining firewall and

switching infrastructure, and supporting operational improvements to minimize

downtime and enhance system reliability. Provides support for server

infrastructure as needed and ensures alignment with regulatory and security

requirements.

This position can be located in Sioux Falls or Pierre, SD.

What you will do

* Administers and maintains network infrastructure including firewalls,
switches, routers, and wireless systems.
* Monitors network performance, availability, and capacity; identifies and
resolves performance issues.
* Performs routine maintenance, updates, and configuration changes to ensure
system stability.
* Troubleshoots network connectivity issues and restores service in a timely
manner.
* Maintains and updates firewall rules, VPN connectivity, and access controls.
* Proactively identifies opportunities to improve network performance and
reliability.
* Monitors bandwidth utilization, latency, and network health to prevent
disruptions.
* Supports redundancy and failover processes to ensure continued service
availability.
* Maintains accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration
records.
* Follows and contributes to change management and incident response processes.
* Assists with audit requests and provides documentation for network-related
controls.
* Supports server and infrastructure systems as needed, particularly where
network dependencies exist.
* Assists with patching, updates, and system maintenance impacting connectivity
or performance.
* Supports enforcement of network security policies and standards.
* Participates in vulnerability remediation and monitoring activities related
to network systems.
What you will need
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
* 5+ years of experience in system administration and network operations.
* In-depth knowledge of data backup and recovery techniques and tools.
* Strong technical skills in server and network infrastructure including, but
not limited to, Microsoft Operating Systems, UNIX, Linux, Unisys, MCP, Fiserv
Applications, and other proprietary banking platforms.

What we offer

* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time
* A competitive 6% 401k match
* And more!
Candidate must pass a pre-employment screening including credit history and
criminal record check.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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.

Which skills does this role require?

Network AdministrationFirewall ManagementSwitching InfrastructureVPN ConnectivityNetwork MonitoringUnisys MCPFiserv ApplicationsVulnerability RemediationChange ManagementIncident ResponseNetwork SecurityFirewallsSwitchesRoutersWireless SystemsVPNAccess ControlsBandwidth UtilizationLatencyFailoverNetwork DocumentationAudit ControlsPatchingNetwork Security PoliciesVulnerability MonitoringMicrosoft OSDisaster RecoveryREST APIs

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