Director of Technology/Security

About the role

VetsEZ is seeking a Director of Technology/Security for a Jackson, Mississippi-based opportunity, with remote work potentially available and required travel supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) and a Health Data Utility (HDU). The role directs technical architecture, cybersecurity oversight and integration delivery for a secure statewide HIE. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Key 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, health informatics or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including leadership in enterprise architecture, healthcare integration and cybersecurity oversight.
• Experience securing cloud environments and protecting sensitive health information.
• Ability to evaluate technical designs and communicate security risks to executives.
• U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a background check, and ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HL7, FHIR, APIs, EHR interoperability and identity management.
• Experience directing integration portfolios, technical vendors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Additional: Azure security architecture and InterSystems HealthShare, Health Connect or IRIS experience; CISSP, CCSP or relevant cloud security certification; experience supporting state health technology programs.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k with employer match.
• PTO and federal holidays.
• Corporate laptop and training opportunities.