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Cybersecurity Specialist

IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Recruitment #23-004488-0025

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Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission is recruiting for a full-time Cybersecurity Specialist.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Public Service Commission
6 Saint Paul Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a full-time Cybersecurity Specialist to provide support in the review of cybersecurity practices of public service companies.

This position is a political special appointment and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

POSITION DUTIES

• Advise the Commission on measures to improve oversight of the cybersecurity practices of public service companies;
• Consult with the Office of Security Management on cybersecurity issues related to utility regulation;
• Assist the Commission in monitoring minimum security standards;
• Participate in cybersecurity briefings;
• Support public service companies that do not meet minimum security standards with remediating vulnerabilities or addressing cybersecurity assessment findings;
• Collect certifications of public service companies’ compliance with cybersecurity standards;
• Write reports on behalf of the Commission to the State Chief Information Security Officer and General Assembly; and
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: NIST CSF LI Certification or a CISA Cyber Assessment Qualification, or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of hire. 

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and a practical understanding of electricity, gas, or telecommunications industries.

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201, Recruitment #23-004488-0025. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.




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