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Network Manager

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California

Lodi, CA · Posted March 17, 2026

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Job Posting – AVP, Network Manager

Department: Information Services Employment Status: Full Time - Exempt - Benefited

Location: Lodi (1) Supervises Others: Yes

Work Schedule: M – F (Regular business hours. Ongoing on-call

production support role - Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays when needed)

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 - Commensurate with experience and qualifications

F&M Bank’s Network Manager is a key leader for the Bank. The Manager is responsible for the direction of all Network Operations Center (NOC) and IT Help Desk (HD) personnel and ensures team members provide timely, high quality, accurate, and efficient service to F&M Bank branches, departments, and customers. Primary duties:

Provide supervision and coaching to NOC and HD staff and help ensure the ongoing delivery of excellent service to all business areas within the Bank

Architect, configure, and oversee the daily performance and availability of the Bank’s network and workstation infrastructure. Provide analysis and appropriate recommendations to meet future needs.

Recommend, coordinate implementation of, and ensure the daily management and monitoring of security systems including: firewalls, access controls lists, systems permissions, Domain security policies, endpoint protection, security information event management systems, and secure communication channels

Ensure availability and performance of the Bank’s VoIP system including: call center software, conferencing software, voicemail, and call management systems

Manage the vendor(s) that provide the Bank’s data/communication lines and act as the primary point of contact for network and workstation infrastructure-related vendors and service providers

Coordinate with the CIO during vendor contract negotiations, prepare equipment and services purchase requests, and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure vendor service levels are met

Lead the delivery of network and workstation-related initiatives and projects by coordinating resources, reviewing objectives and priorities, and ensuring formal project management methods are employed

Assist the CIO with audits, regulatory exams, annual budgets, and capital expenditures

Oversee the development and maintenance of all NOC and HD documentation

Ensure ongoing compliance of team members to Bank policies and controls including SOX and GLBA

Keep current on industry and technology related advancements and/or threats relevant to the Bank

Work closely with the Bank’s Information Security Officer on Information Services security related items

Create/obtain, review, and approve periodic reports relating to systems access, vulnerability management, systems availability, performance monitoring, network traffic use and utilization, and other key areas

Who are we looking for?

Enthusiastic self-starter who effectively works under pressure and with minimal supervision

Results-oriented, structured professional who sets and achieves goals and objectives within deadlines

Strong team player who enjoys managing and helping other team members

Effective problem-solver who carefully analyzes issues, determines root causes, and implements solutions

Process-oriented leader with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key contributor with meticulous attention to detail along with the ability to understand the big picture

Skills and experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security or a related field from an accredited university preferred

Strong knowledge and fundamentals of Windows Servers. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure preferred

Sound understanding of networking fundamentals including Cisco technologies and networking systems. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) preferred

Good understanding of IT Service Management framework and principles. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification preferred

Excellent understanding of Network Technology and Security fundamentals

5+ years’ experience administering Windows servers and/or Cisco networking systems preferred

2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role managing and developing at least two direct reports

3+ years’ experience in network operations at a financial institution preferred

Successful completion of a credit history check

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