Agency Security Officer - Public Service Manager II

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

AGENCY INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

This position has been made permanent by law and is anticipated to be approved as such on or about July 19, 2024 (i.e., 90 days from adjournment of the Legislature).

Opening Date: June 3, 2024

Closing Date:  June 17, 2024

Job Class Code: MH 31

Grade: 31

Salary: $79,782.56 - $108,657.12/Annually (includes 10% recruitment stipend)

Position Number: 004250773

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS: 

Hybrid Work Opportunity – This position has the potential to work from home as much as 90% of the time with management approval.

The role of the Agency Information Security Officer is to provide consultative, professional advice and expertise about security issues to agency and executive management; is the agency subject matter expert on information security matters. The position will work with agencies and MaineIT divisions to identify, assess, prevent, protect, and mitigate information security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to safeguard business operations. This individual will serve as a central point of contact on security related matters for agencies to assist in their strategic planning, operational needs, incident response operations, and regulatory compliance efforts.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As the Agency Information Security Officer, you will:

• Partner with agencies and MaineIT to fortify the state's security posture;
• Exercise independent judgment on critical information security matters related to the supported agency’s operations, technological resources, policies, and inter-agency relationships;
• Collaborate with other sections of the Information Security Office for the furtherance of the State of Maine Information Security Program Plan;
• Work with various stakeholders to synchronize security operations with business goals and objectives as an extension of the Chief Information Security Officer and the Information Security Office; and
• Act as an intermediary for the escalation of cybersecurity issues to ensure they are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proactive: Uses time effectively and makes sound decisions independently;
• Collaborative: Builds coalitions among supported agencies for efficient information security program management;
• Expertise: Subject matter expertise or the capacity to become an expert in the role's essential functions; and
• Versatility: Dynamic individual capable of balancing information security, agency business functions, and statewide risk.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB UNIQUE?

• Make a difference. The sheer breadth of this position’s responsibilities impacts the trajectory of information security in the State of Maine;
• Show your strength. Opportunity to do stimulating work you are skilled at and trained to do; success here will be a testament to your abilities;
• Continue to develop as a security professional. You do not have to match all the listed qualities and skills exactly to be considered for this role. In fact, we expect you to learn some of these on the job;
• Experience working in state government as part of a large IT enterprise.

WHY WILL YOU LOVE IT HERE?

If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and wants to play a key role in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of State of Maine data and systems, then MaineIT is where you need to be! With the MaineIT, Information Security Office you can expect:

• Immersion in rapidly evolving issues of state government and the vibe of a fast-moving and growing organization full of opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with talented peers.
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.
• Competitive compensation with a benefits package and opportunity to pursue career growth.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and public service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated leader with 5 to 7 years of experience in a leadership role, information security, relationship management, and cross-functional goal achievement;
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field. Four years of direct experience with information security consultancy may be used in lieu of a degree.;
• Expertise working with Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations as established by the National Institute of Standar