Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Experience:

Specific experience in implementing ISO plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.

Experience tracking adoption rates and implementing centrally managed cyber services.

Experience in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases for new cybersecurity initiatives

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security management, IT administration, or related fields.

3 years experience in implementing cyber assessment and remediation plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.

Practical experience with security technologies, incident response, risk management, and compliance. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA

Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to information security, including ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Meticulous attention to detail to identify and mitigate security risks.

Understanding of various security protocols, standards, and methodologies. Proven experience in managing scalable cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Project management skills, with experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring the delivery of cybersecurity services.

The candidate must be able to travel to the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) office located in Crownsville, MD, as well as to various agencies within the Baltimore/Annapolis region.

Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations related to information security and privacy.

Experience in implementing ISO plans, procedures, and cyber defense operations.

Experience tracking adoption rates and implementing centrally managed cyber services.

Experience in developing strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases for new cybersecurity initiatives.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain metrics to track adoption rates and regularly assess and enhance security controls, conducting assessments and evaluations to ensure effectiveness and compliance with established standards.

Review and implement security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Conduct thorough reviews of vulnerability data, coordinating with stakeholders to prioritize and address identified vulnerabilities effectively.

Actively participate in Authorization to Operate (ATO) assessments, contributing expertise to ensure systems meet security requirements for operation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance security protocols and procedures for seamless integration and utilization.

Regularly report on adoption rates and identify areas for improvement.

Monitor security systems to detect and respond to potential threats.

Act as the primary point of contact for ISO agency-related inquiries and engagements.

Monitor progress against established plans and adjust as necessary.

Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for service delivery.

Implement measures to address identified vulnerabilities

Participate in the design and implementation of secure system architectures.

Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.

Ability to Develop and maintain an incident response plan.

Lead and manage security-related projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

Prepare and present security reports to management and stakeholders.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation.

Ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Prepare and present security reports to management and stakeholders.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date security documentation.

Ensuring efficient allocation of resources

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field.

Advanced degrees or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, Sec+, CISSO.

Flexible work from home options available.