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UI Professional IX

IT Liaison/Data Security Analyst

Recruitment #22-001158-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor, (MDOL), Division of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of UI Professional IX. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

POSITION DUTIES

Responsible for ensuring Maryland Unemployment Insurance benefit system (BEACON) is secured at all times both online and off premise infrastructures, weeding through metrics and date to filter out fraudulent activity, and finding and
mitigating risk before they can occur. Generating reports and make the necessary changes for a more secure network and may also create training programs and modules to educate employees and users on proper security protocols. This position is also responsible for setting security roles for internal and external users. Making sure the division is up to date on all security- related information
which includes incident response and disaster recovery plans for the benefit system BEACON.

Daily supervision of lower level staff, conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis, performs both internal and external security audits, analyzing security breaches to identify the root cause, continuously updating the program managers of incidents and response and disaster recovery, verifying the security of third-party vendors >and collaborating with them to meet security requirements, review security measures and operate and give suggestions how to upgrade the BEACON systems to enable security software, test and evaluate new technology that can improve the benefits
system. Analyze IT requirements and provide objective advice on the use of IT security requirements. gather feedback from end users to continue to improve systems, design, analyze and implement efficient IT security systems, monitor program issues or problems, suggest any possible fix for detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard, develop program “best practices” for IT security. Perform daily test to ensure the system is working properly. Provide weekly data reports on the operation of the system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Eight years of experience supervising staff in a public or private agency related to rendering and/or determining eligibility for a Human Service Program.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional experience in unemployment insurance as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education, for up to four years of the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of firewalls and other data concepts
- MBA in Information Systems, preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of

Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may contact Chevelle Wise 410-230-6293 or submit via email to chevelle.wise@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MDOL Office of Human Resources
Attn: UI Professional IX (22-001158-0001)CW
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.




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