INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

This is a Position-Specific (Program Manager I) recruitment for Maryland Institute Emergency Medical Service Systems, 653 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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653 W. Pratt Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position functions as the Agency's Information Security Officer (ISO). Responsible for the overall development, implementation and maintenance of Agency Information Security Program (includes all media such as hard copy, electronic data transmission, electronic databases, information systems, and communication systems). Oversee the development, implementation and/or enhancement of policies, procedures and practices that ensure compliance with various agency (MIEMSS and State of Maryland, in particular) guidelines, and applicable federal and state law. Provide input in technical responses to audit findings. Collaborate with senior level administrators and directors within the agency in order to ensure compliance with MIEMSS and State of Maryland security directives/initiatives. Lead/manage response to active threats/intrusions and document the agency response to active threats. Apply technical experience with security hardware and software systems to lead/assist or perform system configuration/administration duties.

Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing catalog of policies,  procedures  and  practices that comply with agency guidelines, and applicable federal and state law for IT security.

Evaluate innovative tools and methods in order to maintain compliance with agency guidelines, and applicable federal and state law.

Maintain an expert level of understanding of the trends in information security.

Review system logs and security reports for security threats/concerns to agency information systems.

Advise senior management as to additions and changes required to maintain compliance with appropriate information security practices.

Educate staff on the need for compliance to regulations.

Evaluate Project Plans with regard to technical and administrative security requirements, strategic planning goals, and associated costs.

Respond to active threats/intrusions and document the agency response to active threats.

Assists/leads project management, implementation and maintenance of security related information security technical systems.

Education Requirements: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in IT Security, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience Requirements: Two years of professional experience in information security. At least one year of the experience must include experience using Cisco products.

Certification Requirement:  CCNA certified (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Notes: A master's degree from an accredited university or college in information security, computer science or related degree may be substituted for the one year of general professional experience in information security.

Experience with Sophos products

Security Certifications - Examples: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification). 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

The Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. 

If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management 
Recruitment and Examination Division 
301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 
Baltimore, MD  21201 
Attn: Amanda Karnezis  

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  

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