IT Assistant Director III

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Marylands air water land resources and safeguarding the health of all its citizens we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy vibrant and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

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This is a Management Services that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

The Assistant Director of IT Operations role within theMaryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is responsible forthemanagement technical oversight and direct leadership of InformationManagement operations and is instrumental in supporting the Chief InformationOfficer (CIO) across all aspects of technology and information management.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Policy and Resource Management

Assisting the CIO in formulating implementing andmonitoring departmental policies procedures and maintenance for IT andcommunications resources (including cell desktop and soft phones). Thisincludes managing software licenses and maintenance contracts for MDE.

Departmental Representation

Representing MDE in official engagements concerninginformation management and technology.

System Security Privacy and Continuity

Establish and maintain comprehensive standards proceduresand guidelines to ensure the security privacy and uninterrupted operation ofIT systems throughout the department.

Administrative and Security Coordination

Coordinating activities within the Office of InformationManagement and Technology (OIMT) related to security data and privacymanagement and telecommunications. These efforts are designed to protect ITsystems from damage and prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive orconfidential information.

Cross-Functional Project Support

Assisting the Assistant Director of Project Management andthe Assistant Director of Application Support with the procurement andimplementation of hardware software and infrastructure to ensure the timelyexecution of IT projects.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has thefollowing:

• Masters degree in an IT Related Field.
• IT Security/Privacy Governance:At least two (2) years of experience developing implementing or enforcing IT security and privacy standards policies and compliance procedures (e.g. NIST CIS or State IT security guidelines).
• Strategic IT Procurement & Contract Management.
• Senior IT Operations & Infrastructure Leadership.
• Strategic Planner and Executive Advisory experience.
• Experience managing technical staff directly or through subordinate managers setting performance standards prioritizing projects and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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 will not consider the information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section not cut and paste resume or answer see supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers such as yes will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelors/masters degree from a college or university outside of the United States you must have your educational credentials 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. at or World Education Services Inc. at 1- or .

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you areunable to apply online you may submit the State paper application andsupplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completingthe application.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contactOlivia Sterrett at . If you have difficulties submitting youronline application please contact the Department of Budget and ManagementRecruitment and Examination Division at

We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouragedto apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflectsthe communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment wheredifferences are celebrated.