Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist

Location: Princess Anne

## Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist Apply locations:
University of Maryland Eastern Shoretime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR104330#
** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  Critical

Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security.
Applications and nominations are currently being accepted for the position of General Associate, Cyber Warrior Diversity Program for Critical

Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security in the School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The position is a temporary, funded contractual appointment and reports directly to the Cyber Warrior Diversity program director.
The Cyber Warrior Diversity Program:
The purpose of the Cyber Warrior Diversity program is to train students in computer networking and cybersecurity to meet the workforce needs of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in particular, and the State of Maryland and the nation in general. The Cyber Warrior Diversity program at UMES shall provide individuals with the training necessary to achieve the following CompTIA certifications: (1) CompTIA A+;

(2) CompTIA Network+; and (3) CompTIA Security+ in addition to educational programs and training for Critical   

Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security.
Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000     Benefits:
Benefits other than leave are subject to change by action of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University System of Maryland, or the State of Maryland. The minimum benefits to be provided to all Contingent Category II employees, on an annual basis, are listed below. These benefits shall be prorated for contracts of less than one year and for less than full-time employment.

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the    State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to    state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in    supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the    USM per laws and regulations.

• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual   
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave  
• Holidays
-Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,    Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday    after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day    Responsibilities:  
• The Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist will facilitate non-credit    continuing education workforce development workshops and seminars to    support the successful passing of the following CompTIA certifications: (1)    CompTIA A+; (2) CompTIA Network+; and (3) CompTIA Security+ in    addition to educational programs and training for Critical

Infrastructure:
Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Preference):  
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Cybersecurity,    Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of    education and hands on experience)   
• Experience in Ladder Logic and/or Function Block programmable logic    controller (PLC) programming.

• Experience in designing, configuring, and uploading PLC programs in the    Siemens TIA portal or a similar PLC vendor.

• Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)    software.

• Experience in configuring and managing basic network devices such as    routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common computer network issues in a    lab environment.  
• Ability to design and deliver technical training sessions and workshops for    students and faculty    Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, control systems,    or OT/ICS/cybersecurity environments.

• Proficient in Python and/or C/C++ programming   
• CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certification (or equivalent    vendor/industry…