Senior Director of Information Technology

About the role

This is a full-time position based at our main office in Overland Park, KS. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational leadership of Aria Care Partners’ enterprise IT environment. This role oversees cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure systems are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with business and clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, including system availability, scalability, security, and cost management.
• Oversee platforms responsible for integrations between internal systems (e.g., NextGen EMR, Salesforce) and external systems (e.g. e-payments portal, vendor partners).
• Oversee the design, management, and governance of data lakes and data layers that store and secure HIPAA-protected PHI.
• Serve as the primary thought leader and subject matter expert for cloud infrastructure architecture, design, and maintenance.
• Provide strategic leadership of the enterprise cybersecurity program, including security tools, threat prevention, employee education, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee enterprise IT operations and support functions, including IT Help Desk (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3), hardware provisioning, user access and license management, application support, networks, firewalls, servers, and endpoint infrastructure.
• Ensure stability and scalability within the systems and infrastructure throughout ACP’s environments.
• Plan for, and manage, costs to ensure cost-effective implementation and support of the business.
• Provide KPI reporting that aligns with business needs and ensures SLAs are met.
• Implement and manage a technical risk register that provides compliance and reduces risk across the business.
• Oversee vendor contracting, third-party service providers, and enterprise licensing.
• Oversee office technology and facilities-related responsibilities, including door access systems, office security, and coordination with vendors for office buildouts and remodels.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical input and planning to the executive leadership that support current and future business initiatives and growth.
• Protect the company by handling sensitive and protected information with appropriate safeguards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles.
• Extensive experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms (data architecture, data models, data lakes).
• Experience designing and supporting HIPAA-compliant systems and PHI data environments.
• Experience leading cybersecurity programs and enterprise security tools.
• PREFERRED: Experience in Financial Services/Insurance in addition to healthcare experience.