Director Infrastructure and Security (Healthcare IT & HITRUST)

SpectraMedix; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; USD 135 000 - 175 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Infrastructure and Security to lead IT operations and security compliance in the healthcare sector. This pivotal role involves managing Azure cloud resources, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations, and driving strategic IT policy and governance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in risk assessment, vendor management, and team leadership, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact on healthcare IT infrastructure and security.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Azure cloud resources and on-premises virtualized servers.
• Strong background in security compliance and risk management in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of IT infrastructure and security compliance initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to enhance infrastructure value.

Skills

Azure Cloud Computing

Security Compliance (HIPAA, HITRUST)

Vendor Management

Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Data Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Sophos Anti-malware

Qualys Penetration Testing

ManageEngine Log360

Application Manager

AD Audit Plus

Endpoint Central

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Job Description

Infrastructure & IT Operations:

Leading management of Azure cloud computing resources, co-located data center, and office sites’ on-premises virtualized server platforms and networks, focusing on high performance, scalability, and cost optimization.

Design and implement robust resiliency strategies, ensuring business continuity aligned with industry best practices to ensure client SLA compliance

Manage relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts, and implement solutions to maximize infrastructure value.

Direct the planning and execution of hardware and software upgrades, balancing innovation with cost control.

Security & Compliance Management

Establish and enforce policies that protect infrastructure, sensitive data and maintain compliance with healthcare industry security regulations, frameworks and standards (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2, NIST).

Conduct regular assessments, patch management, and vulnerability scans to mitigate risks in a budget-conscious manner.

Lead efforts in preparing for external audits, managing information security incidents, and ensuring effective compliance with regulatory standards.

Support initiatives to secure sensitive healthcare data in compliance with federal and state laws and client contracts.

Conduct periodic independent risk assessments and manage third-party audits, such as for HIPAA compliance, SOC2, and HITRUST certification/recertification.

Implement security procedures, ensure workforce awareness, and educate staff about security best practices and policies.

Manage the selection and deployment of essential security applications and tools, such as Sophos Anti-malware, Qualys Penetration Testing, ManageEngine Log360, Application Manager, AD Audit Plus, and Endpoint Central, etc. to ensure comprehensive protection across infrastructure.

Advise on security capabilities and lead practices for mitigation of vulnerabilities and emerging threats identified through internal scans, testing, and security agency bulletins (e.g., US CERT, CISA), ensuring proactive response to risks.

Strategic IT Policy & Governance

Drive policies for infrastructure management, security frameworks, and system access, ensuring alignment with SpectraMedix’s goals and industry best practices.

Provide input on IT infrastructure investments, prioritizing scalable and cost-effective solutions that align with long-term organizational needs.

Review records of information system activity, such as audit logs, access reports, and security incident tracking, ensuring continuous improvement.

Leadership & Collaboration

Manage and mentor teams, including Network/System Engineers, Administrators and Security Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Performs workforce management functions for Infrastructure & Security department, including setting departmental and individual objectives and key results, performance reviews, etc.

Act as a key liaison, supporting IT and security initiatives with leadership, system/data owners, SaaS application managers, project managers, as well as client executives.

Collaborates with Sales Team to define infrastructure and security requirements and estimated costs for proposals, RFPs and client SOWs and change requests.

Oversee security policies, compliance programs, and collaborate with security champions across departments to cultivate a strong security culture within the organization.

Support facility planning regarding physical security, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience planning for business continuity.

Direct activities of IT security and ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks (NIST 800-53, SOC2, HITRUST).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, and Hospitals and Health Care

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