Departmental Specialist 13 (Security / Privacy Specialist)

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here .

This position is a BOA (Budget and Operations Administration) Information Security and Privacy specialist for the Office of Research and Planning, Data Security and Privacy unit supporting Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Security Accreditation Process (MiSAP). The Information Security and Privacy specialist serves as the lead subject matter expert for coordinating the development, integration, research, evaluation, and recommendation of security controls, business process flows, and standards to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) data during the Security Accreditation Process (MiSAP). This position provides expert level oversight of MDOC’s completion and maintenance of System Security Plans for department-wide applications, ensuring alignment with existing DTMB-implemented technical controls and statewide security requirements. This position serves as the subject matter expert responsible for interpreting SOM IT Technical Standards, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, CJIS, and other required regulations, policies and frameworks using the State of Michigan’s GRC tool, documentation and other materials as required. This position serves as the liaison to DTMB, contracted vendors, and MDOC staff for the designated business areas. In addition, this position functions as the subject matter expert for internal, State or Federal audits, providing outreach to IT and non-IT staff, data collection, exception handling, and conducting presentations on relevant security and privacy topics within the work area.

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Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Alternate Education And Experience

Alternate Education and Experience:

Alternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.

MDOC Experience ONLY

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and the experience listed below OR two additional years of the stated experience to substitute for the degree.

Two years of MDOC experience as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 11, Departmental Supervisor 11, Food Services Supervisor 11, Corrections Shift Supervisor 12, Departmental Supervisor 12, Fire Safety Supervisor 12, Industries Supervisor 12, or Medical Records Examiner Supervisor 12.

Additional Requirements And Information

• Thorough knowledge of advanced principles, concepts, techniques, and best practices of information security. Knowledge of the disciplines of information security.
• Ability to prepare and develop reports, document findings, and provide information.
• Knowledge of MDOC software applications, security database applications and how they are used by Department staff in the performance of their job functions according to Department policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program.
• Knowledge of the assigned program specialty.
• Knowledge of methods of planning, developing, and administering programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and legislative processes related to the work.
• Knowledge of the need, preparation, and use of reports.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex, interrelated and interdependent nature, where unknown and numerous contingency factors are involved.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures relevant to program areas based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and expedite work projects.
• Ability to interpret complex rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process.
• Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first 2 weeks will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 . Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

• REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.