Public Service Manager II - Agency Information Security Officer

State of Maine•Augusta-Richmond County, GA

1d•$82,185 - $116,391•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Agency Information Security Officer, you will serve as the trusted security advisor for Maine’s executive agencies, guiding leadership decisions, shaping strategy, and safeguarding operations. You will lead a team of skilled information security professionals and contractors dedicated to protecting the State’s systems, data, and mission-critical services. Partnering closely with agency leaders and MaineIT divisions, you will identify and mitigate risks, strengthen defenses, and ensure compliance across a complex and evolving environment. Through your leadership, you will foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, helping agencies operate securely and confidently in today’s threat landscape. Reporting to the State’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will play a key role in advancing Maine’s enterprise security strategy and uniting agencies under a shared vision of cyber resilience. MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we: Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met. Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders. Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner. Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field (four years of direct information security consulting experience may substitute for the degree)
Self-motivated leader with 5–7 years of experience leading information security initiatives and cross-functional goal achievement
Expertise working with NIST Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations

Nice To Haves

Leadership: Inspires confidence, guides teams with clarity, and drives collective success toward organizational goals
Proactive: Uses time effectively and makes sound decisions independently
Collaborative: Builds coalitions among supported agencies for efficient information security program management
Expertise: Demonstrates subject matter expertise or the capacity to become an expert in the role’s essential functions
Versatility: A dynamic professional capable of balancing information security, agency business functions, and statewide risk.
Regulatory Compliance: Experienced with regulatory compliance requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Security Rule) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acceptable Risk Controls for Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Partner Entities (ARC‑AMPE)

Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor: Guide and develop a growing team of Agency Information Security Officers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and alignment with enterprise security objectives.
Partner with Agencies: Collaborate with agency leadership and MaineIT to strengthen the State’s overall security posture through effective communication, shared goals, and proactive risk management.
Exercise Independent Judgment: Make informed, strategic decisions on complex information security matters involving agency operations, technology resources, policies, and inter-agency coordination.
Collaborate Across Divisions: Work with other sections of the Information Security Office to advance the State of Maine Information Security Program Plan and promote consistent, enterprise-wide security practices.
Align Security with Business Goals: Engage with diverse stakeholders to integrate security priorities with business objectives, ensuring that operational needs and risk management remain in balance.
Drive Issue Resolution: Serve as the central point for escalation and resolution of cybersecurity issues, ensuring timely response, effective coordination, and continuous improvement across the State’s security environment.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.