It Assistant Director Iii

Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's 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.

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

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Information Systems and Technology
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

The Assistant Director of IT Operations role within the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is responsible for the management, technical oversight, and direct leadership of Information Management operations and is instrumental in supporting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) across all aspects of technology and information management.

• Policy and Resource Management
  Assisting the CIO in formulating, implementing, and monitoring departmental policies, procedures, and maintenance for IT and communications resources (including cell, desktop, and soft phones). This includes managing software licenses and maintenance contracts for MDE.
• Departmental Representation
  Representing MDE in official engagements concerning information management and technology.
• System Security, Privacy and Continuity
  Establish and maintain comprehensive standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the security, privacy and uninterrupted operation of IT systems throughout the department.
• Administrative and Security Coordination
  Coordinating activities within the Office of Information Management and Technology (OIMT) related to security, data and privacy management, and telecommunications. These efforts are designed to protect IT systems from damage and prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information.
• Cross-Functional Project Support
  Assisting the Assistant Director of Project Management and the Assistant Director of Application Support with the procurement and implementation of hardware, software, and infrastructure to ensure the timely execution of IT projects.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) years of professional IT experience, including:
  Management/Supervision:
  At least two (2) years of direct supervisory or management-level experience overseeing IT technical staff, approving leave, assigning workloads, and managing employee performance.
  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).
• Education Substitution: A Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Public/Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of the general IT experience.
• Experience Substitution:
  Additional professional IT experience in IT governance, enterprise infrastructure, security and privacy operations, or IT procurement may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

• Master’s 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.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the…