Cybersecurity Assistant Director (IT Assistant Director II)

Open Recruitment

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The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO), is seeking a Cybersecurity Assistant Director (IT Assistant Director II). This is the supervisory or managerial level of work directing and coordinating two or more areas of information technology activity for an agency or other organization. These work areas include systems analysis and programming, technical support, data base management, quality assurance, networks, information services, technical staff support or computer operations. The employee will directly supervise information technology staff or manage staff through subordinate supervisors or managers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and review the work of Technical Specialists in the Office of IT Security
• Attend and serve on the MDOT Security Working Group committee
• Assign projects and tasks to the staff to meet the security needs of customers
• Participate and make decisions regarding security projects, troubleshooting, security policies, security operations, access control, employee development and enrichment, etc.
• Responsible for the MDOT Security Awareness Program
• Guiding, directing, and advising the MDOT modes on projects involving IT security requirement and strategies
• Facilitate the standards and procedures for the Office of IT Security
• Responsible for being on-call for off-hours problems

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

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and required on-site work hours.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Six (6) years of management or supervisory experience in information technology in at least two of the following areas: planning, systems analysis, computer programming or operations.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Possession of one or more security certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or similar.

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.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate education in computer science or in directly related fields on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.

2.Applicants may substitute additional management or supervisory experience as defined above at the rate of six months of experience for one year of education for the required college education.

3. 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.

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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.

The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 1/6/2026.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities 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 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 fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

Issue date: 12/23/2025