Director of Technology/Security

VetsEZ; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with Employer Match

PTO + Federal Holidays

Corporate Laptop

Training opportunities

Job summary

VetsEZ seeks a Director of Technology/Security to lead platform architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and interoperability for a Jackson, Mississippi–based statewide HIE initiative with remote work potential and travel requirements.

Based in Jackson, MS, the role oversees cloud security, API integrations, and vendor delivery, ensuring privacy compliance and delivery success for a statewide health data utility project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/cybersecurity/health informatics or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience across architecture, security, and interoperability.
• Leadership in enterprise architecture, healthcare integration, and cybersecurity oversight.
• Experience securing cloud environments and protecting health information.
• Strong knowledge of HL7, FHIR, APIs, EHR interoperability, and identity management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cybersecurity oversight

Healthcare interoperability

Leadership

Cloud security

HL7/FHIR/APIs

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

VetsEZ is seeking a Director of Technology/Security for a Jackson, Mississippi-based opportunity with remote work potentially available and required travel supporting the implementation and operation of a statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) and the development of a Health Data Utility (HDU). This role will direct technical architecture, cybersecurity oversight, and integration delivery for a secure statewide HIE. This 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.

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 the success of the project.

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 responsibilities outlined above.
• 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.

Additional Qualifications

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

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities

VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.