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Vice President of IT and Security

Vice President of IT and Security

Direct Recruiters Inc.Durham, NC, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Client Summary :

  • Tools to help your team engage and retain patients
  • Improve patient experiences
  • Run a more profitable practice
  • EHR and PM solutions tailored for ophthalmology and optometry practices

Position Responsibilities :

Information Technology Leadership :

  • Define and execute the company's overall IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.
  • Lead enterprise-wide IT initiatives including application development, systems architecture, infrastructure, and end-user technology services.
  • Ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that support healthcare workflows, data exchange, and patient engagement platforms.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT goals with business strategy and emerging industry trends.

    • Information Security & Compliance :

  • Serve as the company's Information Security Officer (ISO) and lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, policy, and governance.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and risk management program to ensure the protection of data, systems, and assets.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, SOC 2, and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security audits. Oversee incident response planning and execution.
  • Manage data privacy, vendor risk, and access control policies across the organization.

    • Team Leadership & Vendor Management :

  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing IT and security team.
  • Manage budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and lead vendor evaluations related to IT infrastructure and security solutions.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) to monitor IT performance and security posture.

    • Experience & Skills :

    Required Experience and Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise IT and security programs in a healthcare or health IT environment.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare technologies, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with EHR / EMR systems, HL7 / FHIR standards, and protected health information (PHI) handling.

    • Preferred Experience and Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in IT Management, Healthcare Administration, or Business.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, HCISPP, or CISA.
  • Experience with secure cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure), mobile health platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.

    • Compensation $170k-$200k, flexible schedules and paid time off to health and retirement plans, all eligible employees receive access to our company benefits

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