Information Technology Services (ITS)
Mission: The mission of ITS is to provide reliable and stable technology platforms in support of the Department's service delivery programs in as cost-effective and efficient a manner as possible.
Structure: Information Technology Services (ITS) is a department-wide service organization that provides computing and communication resources in support of the mission of the Department of Health.
ITS maintains complex information systems to support the department's administrative and programmatic activities and offers a variety of technology support services to assist department staff and stakeholders in using resources and services that ITS is responsible for providing.
ITS provides a broad computing, communication and network infrastructure, supports enterprise-level software, and offers a range of technology support services for department offices throughout Alaska.
Information Technology Services Manager:
Myria Shakespeare
ITS Units
Chief Technology Officer
CTO is responsible for ensuring that all Departmental processes and procedures comply with the law. And not only the law — a CTO is also responsible for ensuring that our Departments operations comply with internal standards too. Without a CTO office to actively monitor and drive compliance management, we run the risk of violating applicable laws and regulations, thus exposing themselves to potential reputational damages and fines.
As compliance guidelines become more stringent, and cyber-attacks on the rise, we need to understand Compliance Technologies Officers are here to ensure that the department stays abreast of regulatory standards and fulfills the role of an in-house expert, keeping an eye on all developments and ensuring that compliance processes are fully implemented. CTO's therefore, perform a very important role.
What does a Compliance Officer do? A Compliance Officer fulfills several functions:
- Monitors all operational processes and procedures using a compliance management system to ensure that the company complies with all legal regulations and ethical standards.
- Manages information flow by researching, recording, and analyzing data and information. With a regular flow of information and conducting compliance risk assessments, they ensure that the business runs smoothly.
- Trains and educates staff so that they are informed of any legal changes and updates to compliance guidelines.
- Acts as contact person and liaison between department heads and senior management.
- Conducts regular assessments to determine whether policies are compliant with the law.
Compliance Officers provide a link between specialist departments and the management. They regulate the flow of information between management and specialist areas, while respecting different responsibilities and confidentiality requirements.
Chief Technology Officer:
Joe Hudson
Security Office
DOH has designated the Department Security Office (DSO) as the single point of authority responsible for establishing the Information Security Management System including information security strategy, policies, controls, and implementing standards and procedures in support of those policies. The DSO coordinates risk assessment, training, and awareness activities, as well as auditing and monitoring information security and legal compliance.
Chief Information Security Officer:
Josh Garcia
Business Applications:
This group is responsible for maintaining the current HSS applications portfolio. Business Applications works closely with all HSS divisions and program offices to ensure that system changes meet customer business needs. BA receives requests from customers that may result in changes and additions to existing systems or initiation of a new development or acquisition. Support is also provided for end-user application development and related requirements.
Business Applications Manager:
Valleri Collins
Customer Services
The Customer Service group is the primary interface to HSS employees, partners, and other customers. The group includes the Help Desk and the Desktop Support Technicians who receive and resolve customer issues. It also serves an information triage function: customer inquiries not resolved by the Help Desk are routed to appropriate resources and then tracked to ensure complete resolution.
Customer Services Manager:
Janelle Mullen
Network Services
Network Services is responsible for managing the hardware and software that make up the major computing devices and network infrastructure for the Department, including IT inventory and tracking. The NS group is also responsible for ensuring that HSS employees and partners have the connectivity between computing devices needed to complete daily work.
Network Services Manager:
Justin Mora
Strategic Planning
The ITS Strategic Planning Office collaborates and coordinates with the various ITS units and Department Divisions to oversee the Department IT Portfolio and IT planning and prioritization. This office includes the IT Project Management Office (PMO) to provide mentoring to Department IT Project Managers and to ensure optimal and relevant project management best practices and that project progress reporting is being adhered to. The Strategic Planning office also includes the coordination, collaboration, planning, and monitoring of IT initiatives; and the administration of IT Quality Assurance.
IT Strategic planning ensures that:
- Progress can be measured
- Informed change can be made when needed
- Realistic and achievable IT goals and objectives to DOH staff and stakeholders are established
- The most effective use is made of Department IT resources by focusing on the key priorities for the Department's mission
- The IT infrastructure is planned and monitored appropriately to support that mission
Strategic Planning Manager:
Vacant