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.

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.

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field.

• 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).

A Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Public/Business Administration may substitute for one (1) year of the general IT experience.

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.

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

• Master’s degree in an IT Related Field.
• IT Security/Privacy…