The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

General Summary

The incumbent will serve as a member of the UMMS IS&T Innovation, Architecture, and Design (I, A&D) team. Under general direction, this position will be responsible for strategic planning, design, and implementation of core technologies solutions. The incumbent is accountable for budgeting, design, and evaluation of a diverse spectrum of technology, including, but not limited to: UNIX/Windows systems, wired/wireless networking, Information Security, and software development.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

A. Accountability

• The position reports to the Chief Engineer of Innovation, Architecture, & Design
• The position is responsible for delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• This position is a Medical System role within Corporate IT

B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental functions and activities including development, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing management of the UMMS I, A&D Program.
• Participate in departmental functions and activities including development, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing management of the UMMS I, A&D Program.
• Participate in the development, implementation, administration and modifications to process to maintain the efficient and effective functioning of assigned responsibilities.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of end users, technology staff, and 3rd party resources to create new technology solutions for UMMS.
• Assist with the discovery, evaluation, and prioritization of emerging technology projects and pilots that align with UMMS organizational goals.
• Assist with the creation and ongoing maintenance of the UMMS strategic technology roadmap.
• Maintain an awareness of IT industry trends.
• Responsible for ensuring that proposed solutions adhere to UMMS architecture standards and can be supported by IT operations and support teams.
• Prepares proposals, cost/benefit analyses, and feasibility studies. Provides liaison support between the different technology teams, end users, vendors and internal support group as needed.
• Fosters and maintains adequate internal and external communications. Keeps Leadership informed of significant activities, needs and problems. May be called upon to perform responsibilities of Leadership during periods of absence.
• In coordination with departmental management, ensures systems meet regulatory agency and security requirements. Cooperates and coordinates extensively with security team.
• Strong technical background, including, but not limited to: UNIX/Linux systems administration, software development, network engineering, Information Security, Cloud computing, virtualization, etc.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5 years of relevant systems administration or networking experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, visitors, and levels of staff.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the management of services within numerous IT infrastructure programs.
• Experience and knowledge in working in a diverse and stimulating academic clinical environment.
• Accomplished leader, manager, and motivator.
• Ability to control, lead, and manage projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent team player.