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Position Summary
The IT Architect is responsible for the design and continuous improvement of the banks’ technical infrastructure. This role is tasked with understanding existing technologies deployed by the bank, and identifying opportunities for improvement through performance, stability, or cost reduction. The Architect will present identified opportunities to both IT and Executive Leadership, as required. The Enterprise Architect is a member of the Banks’ Architecture Review Board and may be called upon to lead critical infrastructure-related projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates Bank technology and identifies opportunities for improvement
Evaluates and remains current with emerging technologies that can be used to benefit of the Bank
Advises IT and Bank Leadership regarding state of the technology industry
Designs, tests, and evaluates various technical solutions, as needed
Prepares proposals, briefings, and other information pertaining to current and emerging operational technologies
Performs Due Diligence reviews of technologies selected for implementation at Simmons Bank
Engages with hardware, software, and consulting vendors that are providing goods and/or services to the Bank, specifically those involved with major changes/implementations
Assists in contract negotiations and system architecture design, as needed
Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Technical and financial reporting and/or legal documents
Can serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and executive sessions within the organization
Ability to lead and advise teams of technical associates regarding projects or strategic initiatives of the organization
Must be able to prioritize assignments while working on multiple projects
Must be able to work independently with little supervision as well as a team member
Ability to assess existing and emerging technologies and identify opportunities to leverage for the advantage of the organization.
Advanced understanding of networking, server, cloud, security, and automation technologies
Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations (FFIEC, GLBA, data protection, etc.)
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience working within a regulated financial institution environment
8+years of experience across enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior technology leadership roles
Computer Skills
Intermediate/Advanced Office Automation experience
MS Visio and/or other similar tools
Data and architecture mapping technologies
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Advanced certifications in networking, system design, cloud design, database design and management, artificial intelligence and/or other relevant certifications, licenses, and registrations.
Examples: CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform Associate, or willingness and ability to obtain such certifications within 12 months of employment.
Other Qualifications (including physical requirements)
Strong understanding of technical security tools and concepts required
Network, server, and database skills (including system design, performance tuning, and resilient configuration) strongly preferred
Familiarity with leading ITSM systems preferred
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Training
Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Systems Analysis,
Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Project Management
Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior technology leadership
- Experience working within a regulated financial institution environment
- Advanced understanding of networking, server, cloud, security, and automation technologies
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations, including FFIEC, GLBA, and data protection
- Intermediate or advanced Office Automation experience
- Experience with Microsoft Visio or similar tools
- Experience with data and architecture mapping technologies
- Advanced certifications in networking, system design, cloud design, database design and management, artificial intelligence, or related areas
- Strong understanding of technical security tools and concepts
- Network, server, and database skills, including system design, performance tuning, and resilient configuration
- Familiarity with leading ITSM systems
- CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform Associate, or willingness to obtain relevant certifications within 12 months
Simmons Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Simmons Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Simmons Bank.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are paired with an HSA that includes company funding. Dedicated care options and access to no‑cost services for covered members strengthen day‑to‑day healthcare support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is complemented by an employee stock purchase plan and profit‑sharing eligibility. Occasional discretionary company contributions further boost long‑term savings potential.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank and up to ten paid company holidays provide structured time away. Paid leave programs support coverage for key life events.
Simmons Bank Insights
What We Do
We were founded as a community bank. More than 100 years later, we still act like one. For over a century, we’ve worked hard to help make our customers’ dreams come true – dreams like buying a home, starting a business or simply having the ability to manage your money safely and securely, anywhere you happen to be. Simmons Bank has 200 locations and employs 2,800 associates across our six-state footprint
