Director, Information Technology

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Full Time Corporate Corporate, Oak Brook, IL, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

NANI is seeking a Director of Information Technology to join our team and support the IT infrastructure for our medical practices and facilities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance as well as a wide range of supplemental benefits and discount programs including tuition reimbursement. We offer a complete time off package for full time colleagues including company paid holidays and PTO.

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and oversight of all IT operations for a multi‑site private nephrology practice. This role oversees enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, clinical and business systems, and IT staff to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology operations that support high‑quality patient care.

The ideal candidate is a proven IT leader with at least five (5) years of experience as a Director of IT, including experience managing IT operations for a medium‑to‑large organization. Experience in healthcare environments and familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems is strongly preferred.

• Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategic plan aligned with business and clinical objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth initiatives, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve patient care delivery and administrative performance.
• Lead IT governance, policy development, and long‑term technology road mapping.

• Oversee all IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud environments, telephony, endpoints, and data centers.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities across all locations.
• Direct cybersecurity strategy, risk mitigation, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service‑level agreements.

• Collaborate with clinical leadership to optimize workflows, interoperability, and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity, analytics capabilities, and secure information exchange.
• Lead, mentor, and develop IT department staff.
• Establish performance standards, accountability structures, and professional development plans.
• Foster a service‑oriented IT culture focused on responsiveness and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.

• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable federal/state healthcare regulations.
• Oversee internal and external audits related to IT security and compliance.
• Develop and maintain policies related to data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Director of IT
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• Demonstrated experience leading IT operations for an organization of approximately 600 employees or more
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• Proven experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT service delivery.
• Strong experience managing IT staff and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and contract management.

• Experience in healthcare, preferably within physician practices or specialty care (nephrology experience a plus).
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems (e.g., eClinical
  
  Works, Athenahealth, Epic, Next Gen, etc.).
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards including HIPAA.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent).

The Director of Information Technology must possess strong technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure,…