Office of Information Technology (MaineIT)

Security Governance and Training Officer, Public Service Coordinator I

OPENS: December 08, 2022

CLOSING: December 26, 2022

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

This position will provide specialized consultative advice and work with numerous State of Maine departments on the conduct of security awareness and contingency plan training as specified in applicable law and guidance. The position reviews, analyzes, and evaluates agency operations, programs, services, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to identify areas of needed improvement to incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery. In particular, the position will deal with information security plans, policies, and procedures associated with security awareness and insider threat training, as well as training, testing and exercises of contingency plans.

Responsibilities include assisting management in maintaining a security training and compliance program that meets the needs of MaineIT personnel and the State within available resources. Additional responsibilities include involvement in the successful conduct of information security governance bodies.

Work includes the application of research principles in preparing specific security studies as a basis for the future development of best practices for the agency’s security plans and security programs. The ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality is essential. Supervision may be exercised over contracted, or State of Maine staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in establishing and maintaining a security awareness and contingency plan training program as specified in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 series publications and other best practices.
• Ability to develop, implement, and review a comprehensive strategy to improve the resiliency of the State of Maine through contingency plan improvements.
• Plan instructional strategies such as lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, multimedia presentations, video courses, web-based courses for most effective learning environment in conjunction with educators and trainers.
• Able to review, analyze, and evaluate agency operations, programs, services, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to identify areas of needed improvement to incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Expertise in the development of information security plans, policies, and procedures associated with security awareness and threat training, training, testing and exercises of contingency plans.
• Familiarity with information security governance practices.
• A high level of attention to detail reviewing complex documents related to information security.

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Select, implement, and work with a best-in-class automated Governance, Risk and Compliance tools to establish and maintain information security governance;
• Gain knowledge of the organizational and staffing structures in State agencies and Departments;
• Improved understanding on all manner of information security laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Improved understanding on all manner of contingency plans including Incident Response, Information System Contingency, Continuity of Operations Plan, Occupant Emergency, and Crisis Communication Plans and planning;
• Learn to utilize the world’s largest integrated platform for security awareness training;
• Work with a broad range of technologies and offices that allows the State of Maine to provide essential service to its citizens; and
• Experience working in state government as part of a large IT enterprise.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Implement a process for conducting security testing, training, and monitoring activities associated with organizational systems, contingency plans, and user security awareness needs.
• Write and review information security policy and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a Plan of Action and Milestones.
• Facilitate the successful execution of governance bodies including the Cybersecurity Advisory Council, Information Security Governance Committee, and State of Maine Branch Meeting - Information and Security Planning.
• Implement and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices such as: Americans with Disability Act (ADA)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor of Arts degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Computer Science) and two years demonstrated experience with information security policy and training. Professional certification a plus (e.g., SSAP, CBCP, CCRP, CEM). Additionally, strong experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800 series publications.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks as a condition of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter and current resume.

Resume’ and Cover Letter must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. Application deadline: December 26, 2022

All current MaineIT Job postings can be found here: « Openings at State of Maine Office of Information Technology

SALARY:

JOB CLASS CODE: CH 28 POSITION: 004250756 PAY GRADE: 28 - ($66,705.60 - $91,104.00/yr.)*

• Includes a 10% recruitment and retention salary adjustment.

BENEFITS:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

• Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.