Applications Administrator II

Data Center - 3rd Fl
Conway, AR 72032, USA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Applications Administrator Level II administers the technology and workflows associated with the software applications used by at the least two lines of business applications. The lines of business supported by the bank are as follows:
Retail, Deposits, Lending, Credit, Audit, Mortgage, Back Office, eBanking etc. They act as liaison with designated departments, application vendors, training and other support staff to ensure the highest level of service and availability in a fast-paced, constantly growing financial institution. The Applications Administrator Level II is responsible for customization requests, standardized user security and user security groups, application optimization, understanding and documenting the information and business needs and working with the IT department for the installation of approved upgrades and to maintain and support the application environment.

The Application Administrator II is also required to have the capability to perform all functions of the Applications Administrator I. They are involved in designing new features and configurations for the system, as well as testing methodologies to evaluate the performance of the system. Mentor Applications Admin I to advance their knowledge and expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides specialized technical expertise and user support necessary for day-to-day administration and maintenance of Retail, Lending, Enterprise and Deposit Operations applications.

2. Work with the Information Security department to implement and maintain standard security groups based on user job function.

3. Administer the security model based on functional responsibilities.

4. Proactively monitor applications, provide and advise on solutions that prevent or minimize employee and customer impact.

5. Build and maintain relationships with vendor support and other institutions using the same applications.

6. Provide production support including, but not limited to, workflow management, researching and resolving system related issues, including troubleshooting in a timely manner.

7. Regularly attend vendors' user conference and actively participate in user groups.

8. Successfully complete vendor provided training.

9. Work directly with functional departments to ensure system usage is efficient and understand business needs works with stakeholders to receive approval and implement changes.

10. Recommend system and process changes based on knowledge of application capabilities and business needs. This duty is performed daily, about 5% of the time.

11. Assist in the design, configuration, and modification of supported applications to suit organizational needs.

12. Complete work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service. This duty is performed daily, about 5% of the time.

13. Document and maintain all processes and procedures for assigned applications.

14. Act as backup for the computer operator as needed.

15. Support the daily performance of the assigned applications.

16. Assist in building workflows within the assigned applications.

17. Assist in the development and execution of test scripts for major changes and releases.

18. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

19. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.

20. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers; ability to write and speak simple sentences as a means for basic communication. ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, notes, letters and memos; ability to write simple correspondence. ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

ability to write…