USM Office

USM Office

Cybersecurity & Privacy Technology Manager

Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
CybersecuritySIEMSOC OperationsIncident ResponseProject ManagementCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Due date for applications: Friday, August 7, 2026 PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Cybersecurity & Privacy Technology Manager plays a key role in strengthening cybersecurity and privacy across the University System of Maryland (USM).

Responsibilities

  • Selects, implements, and operates the USM vulnerability and threat management tools and systems.
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy Technical Program Support: Researches and assists institutions with implementing any technical best practices in their environments.
  • Establishes and maintains relevant cybersecurity and privacy vendor relationships.
  • Incident Response and Security Assurance Support: Provides technical and forensic assistance with incident and breach response.
  • Performs cybersecurity and privacy reviews of 3rd party solutions.
  • Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.

Requirements

  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑pressure or conflict situations, including during security incidents.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and ambiguous environments while maintaining effectiveness, momentum, and professionalism.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.

Nice to have

  • Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland's largest credit union.
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Skills

  • Assists institutions with addressing any relevant vulnerabilities across all networks, servers, and endpoints.
  • Advises institutions on video surveillance and physical security solutions.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and operation of a systemwide ISAC/SOC function.
  • Researches and assists institutions with implementing any technical best practices in their environments.
  • Identifies technical solutions that could address security and privacy requirements.
  • Provides project management expertise to USM cybersecurity and privacy projects.
  • Assists in the selection, implementation and operation of systemwide cybersecurity and privacy tools.
  • Attends meetings and assists with the activities of the USM Privacy Council and USM Security Council.
  • Knowledge of information security and privacy best practices, including operational controls, risk management, and governance processes.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and industry cybersecurity and privacy standards relevant to USM.
  • Knowledge of the cybersecurity and privacy technology landscape, including current and emerging hardware, software, and service solutions.
  • Skill in analyzing security and privacy requirements and identifying appropriate technical solutions to meet organizational needs.

Compensation

  • $152,250 to $172,550

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
  • Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
  • Tuition remission for employees and their families.
  • Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.

This listing is sourced directly from USM Office's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.