Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
Remote
Full Time
Opala
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Opala empowers healthcare companies with health data sharing and interoperability capabilities for a competitive advantage. Through automated, real-time connections between provider organizations and health plans, clinical information is shared, administrative functions (such as eligibility, access to care, closing care gaps, managing risk adjustments) are streamlined, and HEDIS and Star ratings are improved.
In addition to delivering compliance with federal interoperability requirements, Opala combines claims and clinical data to establish a complete healthcare profile of an individual to improve healthcare outcomes and cost, reduce administrative waste, and enable digital solutions. Opala curates a unified patient record and makes that record available to health plans, providers, and members/patients in a standardized Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) format through an Application Programming Interfaces (API). Opala also enables artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for risk stratification and predictive analytics to manage medical care over time.
In this remote-based position, the Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity is responsible for managing IT infrastructure in the cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP) along with establishing and administering the overall strategies, processes and procedures for the Information Security program for the company. Communicating information security processes to all stakeholders and ensuring the organization’s security processes consider and address organizational requirements. You will be responsible for satisfying the scaling needs of the platform and the trust needs of clients, customers, and employees. Experience managing IT corporate, and sales offices distributed globally is preferred. The Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity reports directly to our CTO.
At Opala:
What we’re looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
Diversity and Inclusivity Statement:
Opala is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
In addition to delivering compliance with federal interoperability requirements, Opala combines claims and clinical data to establish a complete healthcare profile of an individual to improve healthcare outcomes and cost, reduce administrative waste, and enable digital solutions. Opala curates a unified patient record and makes that record available to health plans, providers, and members/patients in a standardized Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) format through an Application Programming Interfaces (API). Opala also enables artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for risk stratification and predictive analytics to manage medical care over time.
In this remote-based position, the Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity is responsible for managing IT infrastructure in the cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP) along with establishing and administering the overall strategies, processes and procedures for the Information Security program for the company. Communicating information security processes to all stakeholders and ensuring the organization’s security processes consider and address organizational requirements. You will be responsible for satisfying the scaling needs of the platform and the trust needs of clients, customers, and employees. Experience managing IT corporate, and sales offices distributed globally is preferred. The Director of Cloud Infrastructure and Cybersecurity reports directly to our CTO.
At Opala:
- Our Mission is to collect, standardize and consolidate healthcare data to build a complete picture of patient health.
- Our Vision is to be the most trusted source of patient insights, radically improving healthcare.
- And our team values Integrity, Innovation, Inclusivity and Excellence.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud environments (Azure Preferred).
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms and services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Proven experience designing and building modern application, service and data platform architectures. Preferably in Azure, and within healthcare.
- Expert knowledge of application identity management, authentication and authorization frameworks, standards and protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, JWTs, etc.
- Strong background in cybersecurity principles, including threat modeling, risk management, and incident response.
- Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and data loss prevention.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and EDR solutions).
- Strong experience in risk assessment and management, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and related standards such as HIPAA, GDPR and HITRUST.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Strong leadership applied to empowering teams to solve problems collaboratively with a bias towards action and face to face interactions instead of through JIRA tickets.
- A track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing and managing departmental budgets, KPIs, and performance metrics.
- Hands-on experience developing and implementing incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies.
- Experience leading incident response efforts, including coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience running corporate IT activities and teams
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience leading platform operations (cloud and cybersecurity)
- 10+ years of information technology and cybersecurity experience
- 5+ years Azure experience
- Experience in developing IT policies and procedures
- Strong knowledge of information security best practices, standards, and frameworks
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements
- Leadership and Organizational skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- The Seattle base salary range for this full-time position is $188k-$216k. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, 16 days PTO, 8 paid holidays, fully paid holiday closure, parental and family medical leave, 401k, stock options and annual bonuses and salary increases based on merit.
Diversity and Inclusivity Statement:
- At Opala, we believe that diversity and inclusivity are critical to our success. We encourage and value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe that they are essential for driving innovation and creating products that meet the needs of our diverse customer base.
Opala is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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