Director of Information Technology

Farmers National Bank of Canfield is seeking a Director of Information Technology to oversee network administration, telecommunications equipment, and IT staff. The role ensures IT operations are streamlined and aligned with organizational objectives while identifying and implementing cost-effective technology solutions across the company.

• Supervise administration of local and wide area networks and direct diagnostics to resolve network and telecommunications issues while ensuring data integrity, reliability, and performance standards.
• Assist with strategic and project planning; organize and negotiate allocation of IT resources.
• Participate as a member of the IT Steering Committee.
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives.
• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures, including architecture, security, business continuity, standards, and service provisions.
• Coordinate with equipment, software, and communications vendors to install, maintain, and upgrade network configurations.
• Stay current on emerging network software, hardware, and communications technologies and recommend implementations.
• Assist the Chief Information Officer with corporate IT technology plans and budgeting.
• Partner with departments to analyze technology needs, evaluate software and hardware solutions, and support implementations.
• Develop and maintain audit and programming standards to ensure security of corporate data.
• Supervise, counsel, and evaluate Network Administrator(s) and Support Technicians; assist with supervising IT Operations.
• Recommend continuing technical education for department staff.
• Oversee development and maintenance of internal application programs; schedule staff assignments and support coverage.
• Maintain technology aspects of the Disaster Recovery Plan; ensure backup procedures are in place and employees are trained.
• Complete mandatory and elective training, including BSA and Anti-Money Laundering procedures; maintain compliance with rules and regulations.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and complete other duties as assigned.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, and resolving complaints and problems for supervised units.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 7 years of IT-related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination), including banking operations exposure.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Mandatory experience with Microsoft Server, Arista, Azure, Microsoft 365, Network Administration, Information Security, SQL, Exchange or other email platforms, and databases.

• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must complete mandatory and elective compliance training, including BSA and Anti-Money Laundering.
• E-Verify is used to confirm identity and employment eligibility for new hires.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (disability/veteran).