Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Department: Information Systems
Supervises Others: Yes
Employment Status: Exempt
Location: Lodi, CA
Reports To: Chief Information Officer
Salary: $130,000 - $167,500 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

F&M Bank believes each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This position description outlines primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not limited to these responsibilities. Employees are expected to offer services wherever necessary to ensure the bank’s success.

The Systems Engineer oversees and controls all aspects of bank system resources, including servers, workstations, laptops, and network-connected devices. Responsibilities include planning, designing, controlling, and managing all systems connected to the bank’s internal network; coordinating third‑party connections through external firewalls; installing and supporting operating systems; managing system control and security procedures; troubleshooting system problems; and providing second and third‑level end‑user support.

• Windows Software Update/Patching – Download, test, and distribute software patches and OS updates.
• System/Network Backups – Back‑up all sensitive or critical information.
• ISP&P Adherence – Ensure all system policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures are observed.
• Vulnerability Scanning – Scan network‑connected devices for vulnerabilities, remediate issues, and apply best‑practice configurations.
• NAC Infrastructure Management – Design, install, configure, implement, and maintain network access control infrastructure.

• Design, configure, maintain, and manage security infrastructure for local and wide area networks.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) internal controls.
• Implement and maintain remote access servers, domain servers, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Perform maintenance on servers, domain configurations,  files, and databases.
• Work with the Network team to integrate voice, data, and video applications.
• Recommend and evaluate new hardware, software, and communication products.
• Maintain technical documentation library.
• Provide advanced diagnostics for desktop devices.
• Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and contract monitoring.
• Configure and optimize servers, workstations, and network devices for performance and reliability.
• Keep current on IT system developments.
• Manage patch management solutions for all networked devices and applications.
• Maintain security plans for network‑connected devices.

• Work with vendors to set up and maintain the bank’s public website.
• Set up, maintain, and secure internal bank websites.
• Install, test, implement, and maintain Microsoft IIS.
• Maintain and modify web‑based applications (e.g., Help Desk, FSR, Change Control).
• Design, develop, and implement internal web applications.

• Set up, test, maintain, and secure internal Microsoft SQL databases.
• Create and maintain maintenance routines for bank SQL databases.
• Monitor SQL database performance and proactively resolve issues.

• Troubleshoot system problems.
• Set up and test new configurations.
• Provide security evidence for law enforcement as needed.

• Provide requested audit materials and accurate responses.
• Remediate audit findings.
• Participate in audit meetings.

• Manage technical support.
• Work with the Network team to isolate ATMs.
• Ensure timely ATM transaction flow.
• Patch and upgrade ATM transaction processing servers.
• Upgrade ATMs to proper application levels.

• Provide guidance or assistance to other IT team members.
• Lead or participate in special projects with bank management.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (Computer Science, MIS, Information Security, or related field).
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required; MCSE or additional certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management and formal change control processes.
• ITIL certification preferred.
• Excellent…