Security Professional - Full Time

IntroductionThis Management Service position serves at the Appointing
application. DJS Headquarters – Information Technology Unit
(dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and
fostering equitable systems. of Security and Privacy Officer (Administrative Program Manager IV),
so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on our youth and the staff
community at DJS!
The Security and Privacy Officer serves as the dedicated cybersecurity and privacy
position provides day-to-day security engagement with DJS’s infrastructure,
platforms, and internal operations. Information Security Officer and designated Agency Privacy Officer (APO),
distinct from the Office of Security Management’s (OSM) statewide mandate. privacy risk management framework. Agency Security Operations and Engagement – Serving as the primary day-to-day
cybersecurity point of contact for DJS divisions, including Platform and Client
Services, Infrastructure, and Digital Experience, by providing security
guidance, risk advisories, and operational support; conducting security
assessments of systems, infrastructure, and applications; reviewing projects
and procurements for security requirements; monitoring security metrics and
reporting on security posture, incident trends, and remediation progress; coordinating with OSM’s Cyber Technology Directorate to support the adoption
and effective use of centralized cybersecurity platforms and servicesPrivacy Officer Functions – Serving as the designated Agency Privacy
maintaining DJS-specific privacy policies, procedures, and standards aligned
systems, applications, and data use and sharing arrangements involving
personally identifiable information (PII) or Personal Information (PI);
advising leadership on data minimization, retention, and disposal practicesCybersecurity Agency Compliance and Risk
Management –
Managing DJS’s cybersecurity compliance with applicable frameworks, including
security policies; maintaining a DJS-specific risk register, tracking risk
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions, and reporting status to the State
Officer’s IT, financial, and performance compliance responsibilitiesCoordination, Governance Participation, and
Representing DJS on statewide governance boards, such as the Cyber Security
collaborating with OSM directorates, including Cyber
Technology, Cyber Resilience, GRC, State Privacy, and State and Local
Cybersecurity, to integrate DJS-specific security and privacy activities into
and supporting the CIO with analysis, briefing
materials, and situational awareness on security and privacy matters for
experience performing information security, cybersecurity risk assessment,
security compliance monitoring, privacy risk management, or information
technology risk and compliance activities.
Note: Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, computer
science, information systems, or a closely related field for three (3) years of
Experience applying cybersecurity frameworks and standards to security
assessments, risk mitigation, and compliance activities, preferably in a
including privacy assessments, privacy incident response, data protection
practices, or the development and maintenance of privacy policies and
procedures Possess any relevant professional certifications or specialized training
in cybersecurity, information security, or privacy, or risk managementSELECTION PROCESS
sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to
application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates
provide complete and accurate information on your application. applications will not be accepted. They will be used when rating applications.
to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit.
of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this
position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application
The online application process is STRONGLY
However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a
completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email
application materials must be received by 5:00 PM
Applications received after this time,
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please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment
and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.reflective of the State’s diversity. Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all
Bilingual applicants and people with
disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply. Full-Time