IT Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Role Summary
We are a non-profit healthcare organization seeking a hands-on IT Manager / Senior IT
Engineer to oversee and support our IT systems while actively building, maintaining,
and improving internal applications and automation tools. This role combines technical
execution, IT management, and process automation, with a strong focus on reliability,
efficiency, security, and cost-effective solutions in a mission-driven environment.The
ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working independently, able to perform under
pressure, and motivated to identify manual processes and automate them. Strong
communication skills are mandatory, as the role requires regular coordination with
leadership, clinical and administrative staff, and external vendors. Because we operate
in a regulated healthcare setting, the role carries a strong emphasis on data privacy,
security, and compliance (including HIPAA).

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain internal applications and tools using Python, Java,
Node.js, and React.js
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and automated workflows that
support clinical, billing, and administrative operations
Proactively identify manual, repetitive, or inefficient processes and design
automation solutions
Develop and maintain web scraping and data extraction tools, including Selenium
for dynamic content (e.g., payer portals, government/regulatory systems)
Work extensively in Linux environments, using CLI tools and scripting to improve
system efficiency
Manage and deploy applications and services on AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS,
etc.) in a cost-conscious and HIPAA-compliant manner
Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and updates
Design, query, and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema
design and performance tuning

Perform data mining, basic data analysis, and reporting, using tools such as
Excel
Integrate and maintain open-source tools and frameworks in production systems
Oversee the organizations IT infrastructure, systems, and internal tools
Provide hands-on IT management, including support for IT operations, vendors,
and internal users (clinical and administrative staff)
Establish and maintain IT best practices, documentation, automation standards,
and security policies aligned with healthcare regulatory requirements
Support safeguarding of protected health information (PHI) and adherence to
HIPAA and other applicable regulations
Assist with IT security audits, vendor risk reviews, and Business Associate
Agreement (BAA) compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across application, system, and infrastructure
layers
Work effectively under pressure, managing multiple priorities and resolving
incidents as needed
Communicate clearly with leadership and non-technical stakeholders through
status updates and reports
Maintain appropriate standards for security, performance, and reliability
Required Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Python and Java
Working knowledge of Node.js and React.js
Solid experience working in Linux environments
Strong comfort with CLI tools, scripting, and automation
Hands-on experience with web scraping, including Selenium
Practical experience with AWS cloud services
Strong understanding of database design principles (SQL and NoSQL)
Basic experience with Git version control (branching, pull requests, code reviews)
Experience with data mining and basic data analysis
Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis

Demonstrated IT management skills, including ownership of systems, vendors, or
small teams
Strong independent problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory this role
requires clear, consistent communication with leadership, non-technical clinical
and administrative staff, and external vendors
Flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on evolving responsibilities
Awareness of, or willingness to learn, data privacy and security requirements in a
healthcare setting (HIPAA)

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar)
Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation systems
Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL processes, or analytics workflows
Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance tuning
Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and backend systems
Working knowledge of HIPAA, PHI handling, or other regulatory/compliance
frameworks
Experience in healthcare, non-profit, or regulated environments
Familiarity with healthcare systems such as EHR/EMR, billing/clearinghouse, or
Medicaid/payer platforms
Hands-on experience with machine learning (ML) is a plus
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification is preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person