Cybersecurity Coordinator (remote with in-state travel)

Knowledge Services is seeking a Statewide Cyber Security Coordinator for a contract through the end of June 2025 (likely for extension) with the State of Maine Office of Technology.   

• Applicants are able to work remotely from home, but must be a resident of Maine or New Hampshire.
• Applicants must be able to travel occasionally throughout the State of Maine's government office locations

Statewide Cyber Security Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Statewide Cybersecurity Coordinator is a critical role designed to enhance cybersecurity coordination and outreach across local governments and statewide partners. This position will focus on creating and maintaining a consistent approach to cybersecurity awareness, readiness, and best practices at various government levels and affiliated organizations throughout the state. The role addresses significant vulnerabilities by providing much-needed resources, knowledge, and support to local governments and other entities that may lack the capacity to implement effective cybersecurity measures independently.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver educational materials, workshops, and outreach programs tailored to different levels of cybersecurity understanding and readiness across local governments and statewide partners.
• Coordinate statewide cybersecurity efforts, ensuring alignment and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve common cybersecurity goals.
• Advocate for and promote the adoption of cybersecurity best practices across local governments and organizations, leveraging resources such as the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).
• Identify gaps in cybersecurity resources among local governments and propose strategic changes to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
• Lead strategic planning and foster collaborative relationships with federal partners, state agencies, local governments, industry associations, and community groups to develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity outreach strategy.

• While the position is primarily remote, there will be a need for in-person attendance at meetings and events, as well as occasional travel to various locations across Maine. The selected candidate should be prepared to travel as needed to effectively coordinate cybersecurity efforts and engage with stakeholders statewide.

Statewide Cyber Security Coordinator Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in roles involving strategic planning, project management, or coordination of large-scale initiatives, ideally with a focus on cybersecurity or public sector projects.

• Must be available for occasional travel to meetings, events, and throughout the State of Maine

• Must have some state\municipality\local government experience.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
• Cybersecurity Expertise - translating cyber security for non-technical users

• Experience with Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

• Emergency Management Experience is a plus.

• Expertise in Strategic Planning and Coordination

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable, and candidates with certifications will be given preference.
• Experience with federal programs, particularly in managing or working with federal grants or funding programs related to cybersecurity, is beneficial.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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