Director of Technology/Security

VetsEZ • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

VetsEZ is seeking a Director of Technology/Security to support implementation and operation of a statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) and development of a Health Data Utility (HDU). The role will direct technical architecture, cybersecurity oversight, and integration delivery for a secure statewide HIE. The opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

The position is based in Jackson, Mississippi. Remote work may be considered, with required travel to Mississippi and onsite participation as needed. The Director will oversee the platform architecture, cybersecurity strategy, interoperability roadmap, integration delivery, and implementation partners and vendors. The position also coordinates cloud security, identity and access controls, resilience, risk assessment, incident readiness, and technical escalation resolution.

U.S. citizenship is required. Selected candidates must successfully complete a background check and be able to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position. VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, health informatics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated experience across the outlined responsibilities.
• Leadership experience in enterprise architecture, healthcare integration, and cybersecurity oversight.
• Experience securing cloud environments and protecting sensitive health information.
• Strong knowledge of HL7, FHIR, APIs, EHR interoperability, and identity management.
• Experience directing integration portfolios, technical vendors, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Ability to evaluate technical designs and communicate security risks and priorities to executives.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Azure security architecture experience.
• InterSystems HealthShare, Health Connect, or IRIS experience.
• CISSP, CCSP, or relevant cloud security certification.
• Experience supporting state health technology programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and interoperability roadmap.
• Direct the interface portfolio, integration standards, technical onboarding priorities, and delivery resources.
• Oversee implementation partners and vendors, reviewing designs, dependencies, security controls, and performance.
• Coordinate cloud security, identity and access controls, resilience, risk assessment, and incident readiness.
• Guide integration testing, deployment readiness, interface remediation, and technical escalation resolution.
• Present technical risks and recommendations and align delivery with healthcare privacy and applicable State policies.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure project success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and federal holidays
• Corporate laptop
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director