IT Manager

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$100,000.00 /Yr. - $125,000.00 /Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

Axos Bank is seeking a skilled and experienced hands-on technical IT Manager to lead and manage our Information Technology department. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Azure, Office 365 (O365), Database Management, and Security Operations (SecOps).

This role plays a critical part in maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure to support the bank's operations efficiently and securely. If you are a proactive, technically adept individual with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply. This position is on-site and may be located at any of our office locations (Las Vegas NV, San Diego CA, Irvine CA, Omaha NE, Overland Park KS, or Centennial CO).

Responsibilities:

• Microsoft AD Management: Lead the management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory services, including user and group management, GPOs, DNS, and domain trust relationships
• Azure Services: Oversee and optimize the utilization of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure AD, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Logic Apps. Ensure scalability and reliability of our cloud infrastructure
• O365 Administration: Manage Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Ensure smooth email communication, collaboration, and data storage for all bank employees
• Database Management: Supervise the administration of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL), ensuring data integrity, performance, and availability. Implement database security and backup strategies
• Security Operations (SecOps): Lead the security operations function, including implementing and monitoring security policies, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security incidents. Collaborate with the Security team to maintain a secure environment
• Team Management: Supervise and develop a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, setting objectives, and ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to succeed
• Project Management: Oversee IT projects, from planning to execution, ensuring they align with the bank's business objectives. Monitor project timelines and budgets, and report progress to senior management
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensure IT systems and processes comply with industry regulations, data protection laws, and banking regulations
• Budgeting: Develop and manage the IT department's budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining a high level of service
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning: Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and data loss in the event of system failures or emergencies
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for systems, procedures, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years' of hands-on experience in related field, preferably in the financial industry
• 5+ years' of managerial experience 
• Demonstrated experience as a hands-on technical manager, actively involved in designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions, with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team of technical professionals
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, database management, and security operations
• Relevant certifications, such as MCSE, MCSA, Azure / O365 Certifications
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and project management abilities
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the banking sector
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and industry trends 

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.