Maryland Department of Information Technology

Thank you, Gov. Wes Moore, for helping us kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual international initiative that educates the public sector, private sector, and the general public about the importance of strong cybersecurity. Stay tuned. Throughout the month, the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) will share best practices and resources to help you stay safe at work and at home. We will also share how the Office of Security Management within DoIT keeps our State secure. In a fast-changing world, strong cybersecurity is more important than ever. Together, we can keep our State secure.

Come join the MDFiRST team as a system support specialist! Maryland FiRST, Maryland’s public safety radio system, provides mission-critical voice communications to over 31,000 Maryland first responders. Maryland FiRST is interoperable and accessible by most first responders in and around Maryland. This position supports the day-to-day operations of MD FiRST, as well as MD FiRST project duties, in support of the implementation and administration of the MD FiRST radio system. This position is directly responsible for overseeing the MD FiRST Help Desk, providing timely support to MD FiRST operational customers by creating and routing troubleshooting tickets/correspondence and responding to customer inquiries. The responsibilities of this position include working efficiently while ensuring the MD FiRST customers have an engaging and satisfying customer experience. The position will also be responsible for the tracking of project procurement deliverables, maintaining tracking and financial documents, and other duties as assigned. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eMBsupS4 If you know anyone on your network that would be a good fit for this role, please share this post with them.

Join Our Team! We are currently hiring a Director of Interoperability. Apply here: bit.ly/MDEMdio Filing deadline is 11/4/2024. #CareersThatMatter

Our sister agency is looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead their IT operations. Please share this post so your network can see it! The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, they oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. Key responsibilities encompass overseeing IT project management, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget. Some of the primary job functions of the CIO include: Ensuring rigorous data privacy protocols and maintain compliance with both federal and state regulations Collaborating with State of Maryland's Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and local school districts to support state initiatives and provide guidance on cybersecurity and data privacy Conducting and coordinating legislative analysis to anticipate and prepare for changes in the regulatory landscape that may impact the organization’s IT policies and procedures and developing and implementing strategies to safeguard the organization’s digital assets against cyber threats and ensure that all digital products meet accessibility standards. The CIO will also play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department. They will develop and maintain an IT governance framework to align IT strategy with business objectives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in IT operations. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience managing large-scale IT operations, an in-depth understanding of network infrastructure, and a proven cybersecurity and compliance management track record. Strong leadership and management skills and strategic thinking, backed by the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, are essential for success in this role. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gyp2i6d5

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DoIT is currently looking to hire two engineers: A Radio Systems Network Engineer and a Network Engineer II Radio Systems Engineer As the radion systems engineer, you will support the MD FIRST Statewide Public Safety Communications System. MD FIRST is a Statewide Land Mobile Radio system that provides a common infrastructure used to support the radio communications and interoperability requirements of State public safety agencies and other participating entities. This position supports the day-to-day operations of MD FIRST, as well as MD FIRST project duties, in support of the implementation and administration of the MD FIRST radio system. This position is directly responsible for MD FIRST Network and Asset Management activities. Candidates with extensive experience designing and implementing complex data communications or telecommunications networks are encouraged to apply. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/enPXF-_U Network Engineer II The Network will be responsible for all technological duties associated with supporting Cloud Services with escalated incidents and production support issues stemming from service.desk technicians. They will lead the hands-on implementation in building virtual and physical appliances in the data center, using their experience in configuring backups, disaster recovery, Active Directory, and security hardening. This includes supporting a large environment of 1500+ servers within 2 data centers and multiple storage systems. Candidates with extensive experience designing and implementing complex data communications or telecommunications networks are encouraged to apply. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eCzZAeg4 Know anyone in your network that's a good fit for either role? If so, please share this position with them; we’d love to have them join our growing team!

Our sister agency, the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), is looking to fill an Director of Information Technology position. Please share this post so your network can see it! DGS supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. As DGS's Director of IT, you will overseee and manages DGS’s Technology Management Office, and supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the Department by providing executive management and technical direction on all aspects of information technology within the agency. The IT Director also serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary’s Office, executives, and senior staff regarding the application of information technology and communications resources in accordance with the Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates with extensive experience working in an information technology environment (IT) supporting IT initiatives, budgets, procurements and IT projects, including directly managing IT technical staff and resources, are encouraged to apply. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eth7eikQ

Hannah Stasik is a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst at the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Originally an intern at DoIT, she is now a Maryland Air National Guard Member on the Marland SOC team, where she monitors and protects Maryland networks against malicious activity or network traffic. “I haven't been working for DoIT for very long, but I am ecstatic to be back here defending the State against threats.” says Stasik. “My favorite part of this role is just being able to help users resolve any security concerns they may have and helping them build better cyber security habits for the future.”

Travis Edwards, Director of Local Cybersecurity within the Office of Security Management, leads the Maryland local cybersecurity team. The team works directly with local Maryland jurisdictions to help them improve their cybersecurity posture. They provide expert guidance, resources, and support to municipalities, counties, public school systems, and other local entities so they can better safeguard their digital assets. Wherever you are on your journey, they are here to help. Together, we can improve “whole of state” cybersecurity and keep our constituents safe. Maryland Association of Counties

Cyber Tip - Use Multiple, Strong Passwords Using weak, predictable, repeated passwords gives threat actors and scammers an easy avenue to breach personal and state systems. Use unique and complex passwords for each account to enhance your online security at work and at home. Passwords should be: Long– use at least twelve (12) characters that include at least three (3) of the following: At least one (1) English upper-case character (A-Z) At least one (1) English lower-case character (a-z) At least one (1) number based on 10 available digits At least one (1) non-alphanumeric/special character (ex.,!, $, #) Random—use of mixed-case letters, numbers, and special or a passphrase of 4 –7 random words. Unique—use a unique password for each account. This post is part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, inspired by The Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Security Agency’s (CISA’s) Secure Our World campaign. To learn more about the Secure Our World campaign and how you can stay safe this month and every month, check out CISA’s free resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eU_sZX28