The mission of the Information Technology Group (ITG) is to develop, implement, and maintain technology-based services and solutions enabling OHSU to effectively manage information to accomplish its missions

The primary purpose of this position is to provide strategic management for the OHSU Information Technology Group’s (ITG) the Network Services teams who perform analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, security, and optimization of OHSU local and wide area (LAN/WAN) wired and wireless networks, data center networks, and associated infrastructure.

 

This position is responsible for defining and implementing a strategy for delivering network infrastructure and services to support all OHSU missions. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for all enterprise network infrastructure and services. This position manages the Network Architecture and Engineering (NWAE) work unit, and the Network Access and Operations (NWAO) work unit, which includes a mix of on-site and remote staff. These work units directly support mission critical patient care and life-safety technology systems. Responsibilities include LAN/WAN networking equipment and operating systems; LAN/WAN architecture and design; Metro, State, and regional fiber infrastructure; Data Center fabric infrastructure for a Primary Data Center as well as a Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Data Center; cloud networking integration; VPN; Wireless networking technologies, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Network Monitoring, and business partner network integration.

 

The position is highly integrated with the ITG security, server, storage, application, and infrastructure work units to architect a safe, secure and effective computing environment for OHSU and partner organizations. As Director of technical teams that architect, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise networking systems and applications for the University, Research, and Healthcare missions, the incumbent is responsible for technical leadership, project management, and balancing team priorities, while ensuring that high quality customer service is delivered in compliance with OHSU Information Privacy and security, policies, and procedures.

 

This position oversees existing contracts with a variety of information technology vendors including infrastructure equipment providers, enterprise software providers, and hardware vendors. The incumbent must plan and oversee

capital projects and maintain capital and operational budgets for all roles within this position. The incumbent must be able to balance, integrate, and manage technological missions and customer relations with the propriety and diplomacy required for implementation of effective enterprise collaboration solutions.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in MIS, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management or other team leadership positions in healthcare Information Technology, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Minimum of five years of experience leading a staff of highly skilled healthcare IT professionals, relying upon them for their expertise and technical
• Proven experience developing and/or reviewed enterprise network designs and managing the implementation of such
• Proven experience establishing managing relationships with network service
• Proven experience establishing and managing multi-carrier agreements and/or inter- governmental partnerships/agreements for network services.
• At least three years of combined experience as either a network engineer, system administrator/engineer, database administrator/engineer, or infrastructure architect.
• IT project/program management experience with focus on management of technology infrastructure or system architecture/engineering.
• Experience architecting technical solutions including network infrastructure, server, storage, and/or virtualization infrastructure for large organizations.
• Experience in complex technology environment, including hands-on
• Proven track record managing competing operational and project priorities for diverse customer
• Experience in contract negotiations

Job Related, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective leadership of highly skilled technical personnel to accomplish critical unit
• Strong oral, written and communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical
• Excellent project management skills, including budget planning, project planning, and demonstrated accomplishments in leading cross- functional project
• Ability to operate in a stressful environment, demonstrating good judgment and relative/original thinking to address the demands of the
• Ability to influence, motivate and provide clear direction.
• Flexible skills for taking on unplanned or unexpected tasks.
• Ability to deliver superior customer
• Skilled in overseeing multiple projects with budget
• Demonstrated skill in managing operational budgets.
• Ability to lead and deal with change and communicate change to a variety of functional groups
• A strong understanding of server and storage systems administration, including effective practices for designing backup solutions and high availability systems.
• In-depth knowledge of current operating system versions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple high-level tasks & to make sound judgment calls about infrastructure design and implementation where organization's reputation is at
• Broad range of knowledge of applications and vendors for health care, education, research, and administrative
• Significant experience with building and maintaining successful vendor relationships.

Registrations, Certifications, and/or Licenses:

• ITIL Foundation
• CJIS security clearance or ability to obtain one

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.