IT Director Cybersecurity/Chief Privacy Officer DOT Executive V

IT Director Cybersecurity/Chief Privacy Officer (DOT Executive V)

Salary: $102,426.00 - $165,372.00 Annually

Location: Anne Arundel County

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 8032-TSOOTTS-7/24

Department: Maryland Department of Transportation

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Open Recruitment

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission-connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of IT Director Cybersecurity/Chief Privacy Officer (DOT Executive V). This role is responsible for directing the strategy, privacy, operations, and budget for the protection of the enterprise's information assets. This role encompasses overseeing communications, applications, and infrastructure, including the development and enforcement of relevant policies and procedures. The position collaborates with IT Directors from various business units and senior-level IT managers to advance MDOT's IT security and network design/engineering initiatives. This position also supervises the Manager of IT Security.

The IT Director Cybersecurity/Chief Privacy Officer reports directly to the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO).

Some of the essential duties of the IT Director Cybersecurity/Chief Privacy Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

Direct and approve the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security systems to protect enterprise information assets. Conduct thorough risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor emerging threats to ensure robust risk management.

Collaborate with business units to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, develop risk management processes, and implement mitigation strategies.

Serve on Government(s) committees related to cybersecurity and or data privacy.

Develop, implement, and regularly test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure organizational resilience in the face of disruptions.

Establish, review, and enforce security policies, controls, and cyber incident response plans to ensure comprehensive protection and quick recovery from incidents.

Approve and manage identity and access policies, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) mechanisms are in place.

Lead investigations into security breaches or incidents, conduct impact analysis, and provide recommendations to prevent future vulnerabilities.

Ensure adherence to relevant laws, policies, and applicable regulations, conducting regular audits and ensuring remediation of identified issues.

Communicate cybersecurity policies and procedures to all personnel and that compliance is enforced across the organization.

Oversee and manage all teams, employees, contractors, and vendors involved in IT security, providing training, mentoring, and ensuring high performance.

Continuously update the cybersecurity strategy to leverage new technologies and threat information. Brief the executive team on status and risks and communicate best practices and risks across the business.

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO, Office of Transportation Technology Services, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:

MDOT Benefits

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in IT security, with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity programs.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or an MBA.

Experience within the transportation or governmental sector.

Familiarity with the latest cybersecurity technologies and threat intelligence.

Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, developing risk management strategies, and implementing mitigation measures.

Ability to stay current with emerging threats and adjust strategies accordingly.

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and ensuring organizational compliance.

Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Note: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at:

MDOT Online Application . Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 7/15/2024.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship .