INFORMATION ASSURANCE OFFICER

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MDH, Office of Information Technology, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to direct the development, implementation, maintenance, adoption, practice, and enforcement of information-technology policies for the protection of infrastructure, devices, applications, and data (analog as well as digital) within the Department. This position serves as the resident expert on security and policy technology practices, services, and solutions that are available and recommended for Department infrastructure and applications. This position will coordinate the responses to deviations from policy and breaches of security and promote readiness for disaster recovery and business continuity in the event of system failures. The desirable candidate will have knowledge of Federal, State security policies and standards relating to compliance and cyber security.

Qualified candidate must possess of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 5 years of professional IT experience, and at least 2 years of experience in infrastructure operations & application lifecycle for purposes recommending & providing solutions for protection of Department.   A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

The desirable candidate will have knowledge of Federal, State security policies and standards relating to compliance and cyber security, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certification (CISSP), and experience in the healthcare environment as it pertains to information technology security and policies, including HIPAA and HITECH.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your 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. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

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

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

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

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.