IT Associate Architect Electronic Security

Position Overview

The Associate Architect for Electronic Security Systems (ESS) is responsible for assisting in executing the Information Management vision and strategy as defined by the Office of the CIO. This role delivers high quality, cost effective solutions to all levels of users, supporting the business goals and objectives for the IS Division and the UH organization as a whole. The Associate Architect for ESS will follow structured processes in the delivery of products and services, review and maintain compliance, and provide associated department metrics. In addition, this position provides complex systems support for several end users of access control, video, badging, work order systems, infant abduction, and visitor management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Information Management vision and strategy as defined by the Office of the CIO.
• Deliver high quality, cost effective solutions to all levels of users.
• Follow structured processes in delivering products and services, ensuring compliance and providing department metrics.
• Provide complex systems support for end users of access control, video, badging, work order, infant abduction, and visitor management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Business or a related field.
• Five years of experience, or an Associate degree with two years of related experience, may be substituted for the required education/experience.
• Experience in large, complex information systems environments with a wide variety of Management Information Systems applications & technologies is desirable.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is desirable.
• Experience with server hardware and in a networked environment is desirable.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain factory certifications from Software House (CCure 9000 Enterprise Architect), Milestone Video, Salient Video, Zenitel Stentofon Emergency Communication, Centrak & Elpas Infant/Pedi Protection Security Systems, and other system requirements.
• Knowledge of security procedures and computer literacy, including peripherals and software, is desired.
• An understanding of security applications (ESS: Access Control, Video Surveillance, Emergency Intercom, Infant/Pedi Protection, Intrusion Detection, etc.) and their impact on the environment of care is preferred.