Director of Information Technology

Jericho Road Community Health Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Generous paid time off

Global travel opportunities

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Jericho Road Community Health Center seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead the IT function across multiple sites, including travel between locations. The role oversees network design, security, and technology strategy in a federally qualified health center.

Competitive compensation with benefits, travel to global clinics, and opportunities for professional development are highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• MS in Computer Sciences, IT or related; Bachelor’s considered with relevant experience.
• Certified information systems security professional (CISSP) and vendor certifications listed above.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible network engineering or leadership experience.
• 4+ years in enterprise healthcare or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects and vendor engagements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards and diagrams.
• Lead network expansion, relocation, and integration projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure scalability and high availability of network systems.
• Manage routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Maintain security tools, segmentation strategies, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare IT

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Vendor management

Project coordination

Education

MS in Computer Sciences / IT

Bachelor’s degree considered with relevant experience

CCNP

CCIE

Fortinet NSE

Palo Alto PCNSE

CISSP

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

Azure Network Engineer Associate

Tools

Medent/EPIC experience

SIEM platforms

VoIP systems

SD-WAN

Firewall administration

Job description

Director of Information Technology

Full-time Regular

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1882

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Director of Information Technology. This position is full-time, within the IT Department, working at our 166 Barton location with the expectation of travel between all sites.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to engage in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people with positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental changes in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option of a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, document, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain network architecture standards, diagrams, and documentation.
• Lead network expansion, relocation, and integration projects.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure scalability and performance of network systems to support organizational growth.
• Manage routing, switching, wireless networking, SD-WAN, VPN, and internet connectivity.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and equipment replacements.
• Maintain network redundancy and high-availability configurations.
• Administer and optimize firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, network access controls, and security monitoring tools.
• Implement network segmentation strategies to protect clinical and business systems.
• Support HIPAA, HITECH, HRSA, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee all organizational telecom platforms
• Participate in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing remediation, and cybersecurity audits.
• Collaborate with security teams to investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison for network and telecommunications vendors.
• Manage ISP relationships, circuit implementations, and telecommunications contracts.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and support.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Participate in after-hours support and incident response activities
• Provide technical leadership during critical outages and disaster recovery events
• Supervise IT Department staff, providing evaluations, coaching, and ensuring coverage
• Train staff on implementation and use of recent technology, programs, or platforms
• Assist and guide Tier 1 support to troubleshoot problems and develop solutions
• Manage all aspects of organizations ticketing system, conducting time studies to determine efficiency of response time
• Maintain, update, and ensure that cybersecurity and technology policies are current and followed
• Facilitate communication between the IT department, leadership, and agency staff
• Commit to regular attendance and participation in senior leadership and agency committees, providing insights and aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects to support JRCHC (Jericho Road Community Health Center) operations while demonstrating the ability to work as a team member

Qualifications:

• MS in Computer Sciences, IT (Information Technology), or related discipline preferred; Bachelor’s will be considered with relevant experience
  • Certifications, such as the following, will be considered in lieu of education requirements
    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
    • Fortinet NSE
    • Palo Alto PCNSE (or later framework)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
    • Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Exemplary customer service and work under pressure in consistently evolving projects while maintaining flexibility
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience distilling complex technical issues to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of budgeting process and ability to determine quality of products and services with attention to conservative spending as needed
• 7+ years of progressively responsible network engineering and/or leadership experience
• 4+ years supporting enterprise healthcare or highly regulated environments preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations
• Experience leading infrastructure projects and vendor engagements
• Technical Skills:
  • Enterprise routing and switching technologies
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
  • VLANs, QoS, BGP, OSPF, and STP
  • Enterprise wireless networking
  • SD-WAN technologies
  • VPN technologies
  • Firewall administration
  • Network monitoring and performance management
  • VoIP systems
  • SQL Server/Microsoft Azure
  • AWS networking
  • DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network services
  • Disaster recovery and high-availability solutions
  • Healthcare application connectivity and integrations
  • EMR experience highly preferred, specifically Medent and Epic
  • Security information and event management (SIEM) platforms

Rate:$90,000-$110,000 salaried. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.