Executive IT & Security Leader

Shriners Children's; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners International seeks a Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for all technology services, aligning investments with business and membership goals, reducing costs, and strengthening security.

Responsibilities include leading FIS, managing a headquarters team, and guiding enterprise applications, help desks, and privacy/compliance initiatives across the organization and temples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science required.
• Thorough knowledge of MS productivity software and MS operating systems.
• Strong background in GUI type software development tools (MS Visual Studio).
• Experience with SQL and relational database systems.
• Ability to blend user requirements and interests into satisfactory programs.
• Ability to produce documentation and training materials using MS Word and other software products.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Fraternal Information Services operations and personnel.
• Manage staffing, including hiring, promotions, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Establish departmental goals and ensure performance expectations are met or exceeded.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to employees and managers across the function.
• Develop and manage the annual FIS budget.
• Monitor technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy risks affecting organizational systems and information assets.
• Assess emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices related to information security and sensitive data handling.
• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy, security, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards governing information security and data protection.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that improve organizational effectiveness and security.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to support business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop business cases and analyses for major technology investments.
• Evaluate, recommend, and select technology solutions, vendors, hardware, software, communications systems, consulting services, and systems integration partners.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, price-performance evaluations, and comparative assessments to support purchasing decisions.
• Serve as a technical advisor on selection committees and strategic technology initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals Information Services, as well as other departments.
• Foster collaborative relationships to ensure effective sharing of information, technology resources, security practices, and organizational policies.
• Provide expert consultation on technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and information management matters.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Visual Studio

SQL

MS Word

MS Office

Relational databases

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Shriners International seeks a Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for all technology services, aligning investments with business and membership goals, reducing costs, and strengthening security.

Responsibilities include leading FIS, managing a headquarters team, and guiding enterprise applications, help desks, and privacy/compliance initiatives across the organization and temples.