Deputy Chief

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Office of Internal Controls, Audit Compliance & Information Security, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a part of the Information Security Division within the Office of Internal Controls, Audit Compliance and Information Security (IAC/S).

This position reports to the CISO for system security compliance and assists in security initiatives directed to support the agency's CISO workload needs, provides primary security support to the program and project teams, and directs IAC/S information security teams to perform security activities and functional requirements.

This position serves as the acting CISO's representative in their absence and makes decisions on behalf of the CISO.

This position performs activities to protect MDH's assets, applications, systems, and technology while enabling and advancing business outcomes. This position will serve as a member of the cyber incident response team, liaison with the State Compliance and Privacy Officers related to compliance and privacy matters, support the development of security artifacts for system approvals to operate, facilitate the assessment of applicable security controls, and coordinate with internal or independent security assessment teams to perform security audits.

Effective May 15, 2024, an employee may be required to come into the office 2 days a week. This hybrid schedule will be agreed upon between the appointing authority, supervisor and employee and can be subject to change. The employee in this position must adhere to the updated Maryland State Telework Policy effective 5/15/24 and the updated IAC/S Telework Policy effective 5/22/24.

IAC/S employees are required to disclose secondary employment: All employment (compensated and uncompensated) outside the Department. An individual may not be employed with or receive compensation outside the Department that would create a conflict of interest, an appearance of a conflict of interest, or impair the impartiality and independence of judgment of the individual. See MDH Policy 01.05.10 for additional details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an information technology, business, or management field and six years of information technology experience that must include experience with the following: Information Security Governance, Strategic Planning, Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Application Security, Security Awareness Training, Incident Response, Risk Management, Security Assessments, and Cloud Security, and two years of which are at a management or supervisory level.

Additional information technology experience will substitute on a year for year basis for the bachelor's degree. A related master's degree will also substitute for one year of the general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess job related security or industry certifications including but not limited to the following:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must accompany your application. The cover letter and resume must be uploaded in one file under the resume section of the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to . Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.