Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the Division of Unemployment (UI) team today! The Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our Beacon Unit. 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.
Spanish speaking candidates are strongly encourage to apply.
As a member of the UI team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
Resumes are acceptable.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will be located in the following demographic area only:
Main Purpose of Job
The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) serves as the principle advisor to the Director of Maryland Unemployment Insurance Division BEACON Support and Deputy Director of BEACON Support. The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department, State and Federal regulations.
POSITION DUTIES
The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department, State, and Federal regulations. The ISSO will be called on to provide guidance, oversight, and expertise, and assist Program Director develop security documents or implement any security controls. The ISSO will perform all functions, which may include coordinating, facilitate, or otherwise ensure certain activities are being performed. As a result, it is important for the ISSO to build relationships with technical staff, and other stakeholders.
- Lead the Department, especially system owners and program managers, through the security authorization process for their systems
- Act as MDUI’s lead for cybersecurity incident response
- Ensure all system users receive security awareness before being granted system access
- Maintain a record of security awareness and role-based training is maintained to include the name and position of the person trained, the type of training, the date of the training, and the cost of the training
- Provide statistics on initial and refresher security awareness which are required
- Provide all system users receive additional security awareness whenever system security changes occur, or when the user’s responsibilities change
- Ensure personnel with significant security responsibilities receive annual specialized role-based training specific to their security responsibilities
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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study or equivalent experience.
- Five out the eight years of the required experience must be in Cyber Security.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment
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 acceptable as additional information only, however, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.
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.
***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
● Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
● Paid holidays 12-13 per year
● Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
● State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
● Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
● Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventive heath services
● Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
● State Employees Credit Union
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov. If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.
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.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor/ Office of Administration
Attn: Felicia Ransome 24-001158-0001 (UI Information System Security Officer)
100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
For additional information, please contact via email felicia.ransome@maryland.gov.
The MD State Application Form can be found online
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR 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.
