{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0d8ddccf73e50a92fcc4e1ef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d8ddccf73e50a92fcc4e1ef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d8ddccf73e50a92fcc4e1ef","title":"IT Director","description":"JMARK is assisting our client, Branson Bank, in recruiting an IT Director. This position is employed directly by Branson Bank.\n\nAt Branson Bank, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, recognizing that a variety of perspectives enriches our organization and contributes to its success. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where all qualified individuals are given equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our hiring practices reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is both diverse and supportive of all employees.\n\nLead the strategy. Support the people. Own the results.\n\nBranson Bank is looking for an IT Director who can guide technology strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, and lead daily IT operations while remaining ready to help an employee troubleshoot a problem.\n\nThis is a visible, onsite leadership role for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing others, and taking ownership from the first conversation through resolution. You will work closely with bank leadership, internal IT personnel, and technology partners to keep the bank’s systems secure, reliable, and aligned with its business goals.\n\nWhether you are developing a technology roadmap, preparing for an audit, holding a vendor accountable, or providing support while a teammate is out, your contribution will directly support the people who keep the bank running.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nLead technology strategy and operations. Develop practical technology roadmaps, guide infrastructure and system improvements, and help leadership make informed decisions about technology investments, budgets, and priorities.\nStay involved in daily support. Maintain the technical skills and willingness to troubleshoot issues, provide coverage, and help resolve problems at their source.\nStrengthen cybersecurity and risk management. Oversee security practices, policies, vulnerability management, access controls, and incident preparedness. Serve as, or grow into serving as, the bank’s Information Security Officer.\nSupport banking compliance. Coordinate technology and security responsibilities related to regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Track findings through resolution.\nManage vendors with a trust-but-verify approach. Evaluate recommendations, monitor service quality, review contracts and risks, and ensure providers deliver on their commitments. Maintain internal accountability for outcomes.\nDeliver technology projects. Lead initiatives from planning and scope development through implementation, employee adoption, documentation, and follow-up.\nChampion responsible AI and automation. Guide the evaluation, governance, implementation, and ongoing oversight of tools that improve efficiency while protecting bank and customer information.\nDevelop the IT team. Set clear expectations, assign priorities, mentor employees, coordinate coverage, and support professional growth.\nCommunicate clearly. Translate technical issues, risks, and recommendations into practical information for employees, executive leadership, and the Board.\nContribute to the bank’s culture. Be approachable, treat others with respect, celebrate accomplishments, and step in wherever your help can make a difference.\n\nWhat You Bring\n\nSignificant professional experience supporting IT environments, with a strong foundation in infrastructure, systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, and end-user support.\nDemonstrated experience leading technology initiatives, projects, vendors, or employees.\nThe ability to manage competing priorities and carry projects from planning through completion.\nAn understanding of information security, technology risk, and banking technology expectations, including FFIEC guidance, GLBA, vendor oversight, business continuity, and disaster recovery.\nStrong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.\nThe ability to connect technology decisions to business needs, costs, risks, and results.\nA collaborative leadership style and a willingness to personally assist with day-to-day needs.\nThe ability and willingness to work onsite and build regular working relationships with employees and leadership.\n\nExperience That Will Help You Stand Out\n\nBanking, credit union, or other financial institution technology experience.\nSeven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience, including leadership responsibilities.\nA bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, business, or a related field.\nExperience serving as an Information Security Officer or supporting a financial institution’s Information Security Program.\nExperience with banking audits, regulatory examinations, IT risk assessments, and vendor management.\nFamiliarity with CSI NuPoint or similar banking technology and core service providers.\nExperience developing strategic plans, technology budgets, roadmaps, and Board-level reporting.\nExperience implementing or governing AI and automation.\nRelevant technology, cybersecurity, banking, or project management certifications.\n\nHow You Lead Matters\n\nBranson Bank is seeking someone who follows through, communicates openly, and remains calm when situations become challenging. You should enjoy mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and helping colleagues succeed.\n\nAn ownership mindset is essential. When something needs attention, you help move it toward resolution. You treat employees, customers, and partners with the same professionalism and respect you would expect in return, and you take time to recognize individual and team accomplishments.\n\nWork Schedule and Expectations\n\nThis is a full-time, onsite position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support bank operations.\n\nInterested in Joining Branson Bank?\n\nIf you enjoy combining technology leadership with practical problem-solving and service to others, we encourage you to apply.\n\nThe pay range for this role is:\n70,000 - 110,000 USD per year(Branson Bank)","company":"Jmark","rawCompany":"jmark","city":"Branson","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-18T11:24:17.914Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"522110","title":"Commercial Banking","slug":"commercial-banking"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"551111","title":"Offices of Bank Holding Companies","slug":"offices-of-bank-holding-companies"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"IT Director","description":"JMARK is assisting our client, Branson Bank, in recruiting an IT Director. This position is employed directly by Branson Bank.\n\nAt Branson Bank, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, recognizing that a variety of perspectives enriches our organization and contributes to its success. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where all qualified individuals are given equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our hiring practices reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is both diverse and supportive of all employees.\n\nLead the strategy. Support the people. Own the results.\n\nBranson Bank is looking for an IT Director who can guide technology strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, and lead daily IT operations while remaining ready to help an employee troubleshoot a problem.\n\nThis is a visible, onsite leadership role for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing others, and taking ownership from the first conversation through resolution. You will work closely with bank leadership, internal IT personnel, and technology partners to keep the bank’s systems secure, reliable, and aligned with its business goals.\n\nWhether you are developing a technology roadmap, preparing for an audit, holding a vendor accountable, or providing support while a teammate is out, your contribution will directly support the people who keep the bank running.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nLead technology strategy and operations. Develop practical technology roadmaps, guide infrastructure and system improvements, and help leadership make informed decisions about technology investments, budgets, and priorities.\nStay involved in daily support. Maintain the technical skills and willingness to troubleshoot issues, provide coverage, and help resolve problems at their source.\nStrengthen cybersecurity and risk management. Oversee security practices, policies, vulnerability management, access controls, and incident preparedness. Serve as, or grow into serving as, the bank’s Information Security Officer.\nSupport banking compliance. Coordinate technology and security responsibilities related to regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Track findings through resolution.\nManage vendors with a trust-but-verify approach. Evaluate recommendations, monitor service quality, review contracts and risks, and ensure providers deliver on their commitments. Maintain internal accountability for outcomes.\nDeliver technology projects. Lead initiatives from planning and scope development through implementation, employee adoption, documentation, and follow-up.\nChampion responsible AI and automation. Guide the evaluation, governance, implementation, and ongoing oversight of tools that improve efficiency while protecting bank and customer information.\nDevelop the IT team. Set clear expectations, assign priorities, mentor employees, coordinate coverage, and support professional growth.\nCommunicate clearly. Translate technical issues, risks, and recommendations into practical information for employees, executive leadership, and the Board.\nContribute to the bank’s culture. Be approachable, treat others with respect, celebrate accomplishments, and step in wherever your help can make a difference.\n\nWhat You Bring\n\nSignificant professional experience supporting IT environments, with a strong foundation in infrastructure, systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, and end-user support.\nDemonstrated experience leading technology initiatives, projects, vendors, or employees.\nThe ability to manage competing priorities and carry projects from planning through completion.\nAn understanding of information security, technology risk, and banking technology expectations, including FFIEC guidance, GLBA, vendor oversight, business continuity, and disaster recovery.\nStrong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.\nThe ability to connect technology decisions to business needs, costs, risks, and results.\nA collaborative leadership style and a willingness to personally assist with day-to-day needs.\nThe ability and willingness to work onsite and build regular working relationships with employees and leadership.\n\nExperience That Will Help You Stand Out\n\nBanking, credit union, or other financial institution technology experience.\nSeven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience, including leadership responsibilities.\nA bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, business, or a related field.\nExperience serving as an Information Security Officer or supporting a financial institution’s Information Security Program.\nExperience with banking audits, regulatory examinations, IT risk assessments, and vendor management.\nFamiliarity with CSI NuPoint or similar banking technology and core service providers.\nExperience developing strategic plans, technology budgets, roadmaps, and Board-level reporting.\nExperience implementing or governing AI and automation.\nRelevant technology, cybersecurity, banking, or project management certifications.\n\nHow You Lead Matters\n\nBranson Bank is seeking someone who follows through, communicates openly, and remains calm when situations become challenging. You should enjoy mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and helping colleagues succeed.\n\nAn ownership mindset is essential. When something needs attention, you help move it toward resolution. You treat employees, customers, and partners with the same professionalism and respect you would expect in return, and you take time to recognize individual and team accomplishments.\n\nWork Schedule and Expectations\n\nThis is a full-time, onsite position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to support bank operations.\n\nInterested in Joining Branson Bank?\n\nIf you enjoy combining technology leadership with practical problem-solving and service to others, we encourage you to apply.\n\nThe pay range for this role is:\n70,000 - 110,000 USD per year(Branson Bank)","datePosted":"2026-09-18T11:24:17.914Z","dateModified":"2026-09-18T11:24:17.914Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Jmark","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Branson","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0d8ddccf73e50a92fcc4e1ef"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0d8ddccf73e50a92fcc4e1ef"}}