Director of Information Technology & Security Officer

We’re seeking a Director of Information Technology & Security Officer to lead the strategic and operational management of our IT systems, with a strong focus on enabling and optimizing healthcare clinical workflows. You’ll oversee enterprise systems—including EMR platforms, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, service desk operations, and cloud strategy—ensuring technology aligns with organizational goals, enhances patient care, and maintains compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other regulatory standards.

Duties Responsibilities
• Develop and execute an IT roadmap that aligns with clinical, financial and administrative priorities.
• Serve as the senior IT leader supporting EMRs, including vendor relationship management, system optimization, upgrades, and integration.
• Collaborate with executive and clinical leadership to support digital transformation initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Oversee IT infrastructure including data centers, networks, servers, endpoint devices, and telecom.
• Lead the transition to and/or optimization of cloud platforms (Azure, private cloud).
• Lead deployment, customization, and ongoing support for EMR.
• Coordinate integration with third-party applications and health information exchanges (HIEs).
• Ensure systems are maintained to meet regulatory and security requirements.
• Manage internal IT support services, including help desk operations.
• Develop and enforce SLAs for issue resolution, user satisfaction, and uptime.
• Ensure adequate training, documentation, and user adoption of systems.
• Oversee HIPAA & HITRUST security & IT compliance for the organization. Will serve as the Security Officer.
• Direct IT compliance and security teams to ensure HIPAA, HITRUST, and other regulatory requirements are met.
• Developing, updating and implementing IT & security policies.
• Oversee vulnerability management, access control, and incident response protocols.

What You Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related field.

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in healthcare IT leadership.

• 7+ years with Cisco and Microsoft suite of products.

• Experience with EMRs (NextGen strongly preferred).

• Proven success managing cloud migrations or hybrid environments.

• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and patient data privacy.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related field
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 years in healthcare IT leadership. Minimum of 7 years with Cisco and Microsoft suite of products. Experience managing cloud migrations or hybrid environments.

Why Join Esse Health?
At Esse Health, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to improve health outcomes for our patients. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to shape IT strategy while collaborating with leaders who value innovation and teamwork.