Systems Architect

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Systems Architect role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the computing resources to meet the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design systems related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction. This person will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* Lead operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

* Assist in the definition and communication of corporate plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new systems, equipment, software, and other technologies.

* Advise management teams on their relative importance and financial impact.

* Benchmark, analyze report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the system infrastructure and other systems.

* Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for systems infrastructure and project initiatives.

* Responsible for development and implementation of system infrastructure policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provisioning.

* Develop requests for proposal.

* Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

* Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals

* Keep current with the latest technologies.

* Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

* Strong leadership skills.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.

* Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

* Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating business cases, budgets, and so on.

* Highly self-motivated and directed.

* Attention to detail.

* Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

* Exceptional customer service orientation.

* Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

* Experience in the following systems:

o Active Directory Design, Implementation and Support

o Group Policy Objects and ADFS (Active Directory Federated Services)

o Microsoft Technologies (Exchange Server and SQL Server Support)

o Azure (Azure AD) and AWS (IaaS) Design, Implementation and Support

o SSO/SSL/TLS Support and Management

o Design, Implementation and Support of VMware Technologies (vSphere, Vsan and SRM)

o Office365/M365 Implementation and Support

o Intune Design, Implementation and Support

o MAM/MDM Design, Implementation and Support

o VDI support (Citrix)

Industry and Work Experience:

* 7 years of experience in IT with a focus in Systems Engineering.

* Strong technical knowledge of virtualization and storage platforms.

* Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards.

* Extensive support experience with Microsoft technologies.

* Proven experience in private/public cloud infrastructure planning and development.

* Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.

* In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

* Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.

* Strong understanding of project management principles.

Academic:

* Associates degree or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

* Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field preferred

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.