Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD

36d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist will facilitate non-credit continuing education workforce development workshops and seminars. This role supports the successful passing of CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) and provides educational programs and training for Critical Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security. The position is a temporary, funded contractual appointment reporting directly to the Cyber Warrior Diversity program director. The Cyber Warrior Diversity program aims to train students in computer networking and cybersecurity to meet workforce needs in Maryland and the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of organizational principles and time management practices.
• Skill in project management, including planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to clearly convey information, prepare correspondence, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and hands on experience)
• Experience in Ladder Logic and/or Function Block programmable logic controller (PLC) programming.
• Experience in designing, configuring, and uploading PLC programs in the Siemens TIA portal or a similar PLC vendor.
• Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software.
• Experience in configuring and managing basic network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common computer network issues in a lab environment.
• Ability to design and deliver technical training sessions and workshops for students and faculty.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, control systems, or OT/ICS/cybersecurity environments.
• Proficient in Python and/or C/C++ programming
• CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certification (or equivalent vendor/industry certifications such as CCNA, GICSP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate non-credit continuing education workforce development workshops and seminars to support the successful passing of CompTIA certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.
• Provide educational programs and training for Critical Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees.
• Supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations.
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays - Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level