Senior Director of Information Technology

Aria Care Partners•Overland Park, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position based at our main office in Overland Park, KS. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational leadership of Aria Care Partners’ enterprise IT environment. This role oversees cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure systems are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with business and clinical needs. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for cloud infrastructure design and maintenance and provides leadership for teams responsible for application support, infrastructure, security, and enterprise IT services.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles.
Extensive experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms (data architecture, data models, data lakes).
Experience designing and supporting HIPAA-compliant systems and PHI data environments.
Experience leading cybersecurity programs and enterprise security tools.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative leadership environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and enterprise licensing.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in Financial Services/Insurance in addition to healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, including system availability, scalability, security, and cost management.
Oversee platforms responsible for integrations between internal systems (e.g., NextGen EMR, Salesforce) and external systems (e.g. e-payments portal, vendor partners).
Oversee the design, management, and governance of data lakes and data layers that store and secure HIPAA-protected PHI.
Serve as the primary thought leader and subject matter expert for cloud infrastructure architecture, design, and maintenance.
Provide strategic leadership of the enterprise cybersecurity program, including security tools, threat prevention, employee education, and incident response.
Oversee evaluation and implementation of security features and tools to enhance data protection on existing platforms.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee enterprise IT operations and support functions, including IT Help Desk (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3), hardware provisioning, user access and license management, application support, networks, firewalls, servers, and endpoint infrastructure.
Ensure stability and scalability within the systems and infrastructure throughout ACP’s environments
Plan for, and manage, costs to ensure cost-effective implementation and support of the business
Manage and provide KPI reporting that aligns with business needs and ensures SLAs are met.
Implement and manage a technical risk register that provides compliance and reduces risk across the business.
Provide oversight of vendor contracting, third-party service providers, and enterprise licensing.
Oversee office technology and facilities-related responsibilities, including door access systems, office security, and coordination with vendors for office buildouts and remodels.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
Provide technical input and planning to the executive leadership that support current and future business initiatives and growth
Protect the company by handling sensitive and protected information with appropriate safeguards and confidentiality.