The Summit Federal Credit Union · 7 hours ago
Vice President Information Technology
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expThe Summit Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution based in Rochester, NY, dedicated to providing accessible financial support and community involvement. They are seeking a tech-oriented executive for the role of Vice President of Information Technology, responsible for managing IT infrastructure, leading technical teams, and ensuring secure operations while developing IT strategies and disaster recovery protocols.
Credit BureauFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage IT infrastructure, core systems, network administration, Symitar programming, enterprise apps, cloud environments, electronic communications, document and identity management
Lead technical teams and ensure secure/scalable operations
Handle vendors and implement security measures
Develop IT strategies and disaster recovery protocols
Architect solutions and tackle technical issues during major incidents
Act as a senior resource during major incidents
Manage Microsoft 365 administration, integrations, change management, automation, service improvement, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Information Security Governance on audits, risk mitigation, and incident response
Oversee and 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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laurie Baker
President & CEO
Leanne McGuinness
CFO
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