> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2431272-it-director](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2431272-it-director). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director - **Company:** Dept Behavioral Health\u002FDevelop - **Location:** Petersburg, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $85,638.0 - $112,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Desktop Environments, Information Management, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=74fb3e89f18360f1 ## About the Role accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional to make a meaningful impact by providing technology leadership that strengthens the hospital's ability to deliver safe, effective, and responsive services. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job: * Knowledge of CSH operations and job-relevant state and federal requirements, JCAHO standards, and Commonwealth of Virginia information technology and information security standards. * Skills in project leadership, system design methodologies, and the supervision and management of IT employees and IT operations. * Excellent human relations skills in working effectively with all staff. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and users. * Information Technology competency in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects and tasks through completion. * Ability to serve as an Information/HIPAA Security Officer., * Experience managing an organization's information technology systems, including hardware, software, networks, and security. * Experience supporting complex security and surveillance systems. * Experience working in a healthcare setting. * Project management experience or equivalent experience. * Experience working with senior management. * Experience providing day-to-day support of complex networking and desktop environments. Additional Considerations Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working in a maximum-security setting preferred. * Experience supporting JCAHO/CARF-accredited facilities preferred. * Experience working with fiber optics preferred. ## Description Central State Hospital is recruiting for an IT Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the hospital's information technology operations and information management functions. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability, and effectiveness of information systems and technology services that support hospital operations, patient safety, and organizational goals. The IT Director will lead and develop a high-performing IT team; oversee technology projects, applications, infrastructure, and system implementations; manage IT security and regulatory compliance; develop and maintain technology, information management, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations plans; and serve as a key liaison with agency partners, vendors, VITA/SAIC, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills, along with a commitment to customer service, SOEI: Per the Code of Virginia §2.2-3114, persons occupying positions of trust within state government or non-salaried citizens of policy and supervisory boards file a disclosure statement with the Commonwealth's Ethics Advisory Council, as a condition to assuming office or employment, and thereafter shall file such a statement annually on or before February 1. Additionally, per Executive order, positions of trust include senior-level positions with responsibility affecting legislative policies and rule-making authority or substantive authorization and decision-making regarding policy, contracts and procurement, audits, licensure, inspections and investigations, and investments or other financial matters. Sections 2.2-3128 through 2.2-3131 of the Code of Virginia require that each employee within a position of trust complete COIA training within two months of their hire date and at least once every two years after the initial training. 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