Director of Technology and Security

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Location:

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Information Services, the Director of Technology and Security provides solutions to hospital systems in an open system environment. The Director acts as liaison between users, vendors and the Information Systems organization. She/He coordinates the budgeting, selection, project planning, data conversion, and implementation of all data center and technical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader, excellent communicator, have demonstrable expertise in project management, and above all be customer and team focused.

The Director completes system-wide interfaces between all systems; coordinates conversion procedures with users and vendors; coordinates training and establishing documentation standards for networked and stand-alone systems; and selects system-wide networking protocols and solutions. She/He implements system network security; selects system hardware and software; evaluates and recommends network LAN/WAN solutions; and coordinates with the Executive Director on tasks to be performed.

Manage and supervise assigned technical and support staff; work closely with stakeholders from across Singing River Health System to define and implement technology enhancements and solutions. She/He will be a liaison to authorized users of Information Services; develops improved techniques and methods for assisting all System activities; and participates as a permanent member of the Information Services Steering Committee. The Director’s work requires a combination of intermediate to complex analytical, clinical, financial and administrative abilities;

as well as requiring independent decision-making, problem solving, leadership, systems analysis, customer service skills, organization, public speaking skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Director must demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast paced environment; have the ability to work independently; and possesses initiative.

The Director of Technology and Security is responsible for reviewing performance of personnel and equipment; directing professional development and staff training programs. The Director provides reports on the performance of Technical Services projects to the Executive Director of Information Services and Information Services Steering Committee.

DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Business, or Mathematics is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years in IT management and 10 years in technical services may be accepted in lieu of formal education.

License:

N/A

Certifications:

Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or Current certification(s) in select technologies preferred.

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing servers and/or data centers in an organization of comparable size required. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with system implementation, programming, building and managing teams preferred.

Reports to:

Chief Information Officer Supervises:

Technical Services personnel

Physical Demands:

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