Job Description

Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement Agency (the Agency) is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (the System). The System is a multi-employer, public employees benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 205,000 active members and more than 175,000 retirees and beneficiaries.
The Agencys Business Operations Office drives results through creative problem solving, working together to manage a global multi-asset portfolio and to provide a secure base of assets to pay the current and future benefits for the underlying retirees and beneficiaries. This unit is in search of a dynamic Chief Information Systems Officer (CISO) to support the Agencys mission.

***This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority***

GRADE

INV0018

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 East Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This leadership position serves as the senior manager responsible for the strategic direction,
control, development, implementation, and execution of the State Retirement Agencys (SRA)
information technology (IT) program.

In this role, theChief Information System Officer (CISO) assigns
priorities and allocates information systems personnel, budget, and equipment to meet the
technology (a.i., data, voice, Internet, and video) needs of the Agency. From an IT perspective,
the Agency is free-standing (not part of the Department of IT Enterprise).
This position requires the independent thinking necessary to develop and maintain a six-year
strategic plan for information systems development and operation. In addition, the position is
expected to contribute to the Agencys overall business strategy and direction, as a primary
contributor to both IT-related projects and business operations. At times, the position has been,
and will be, expected to personally manage major IT and business operational transitions, e.g.,
implementation of future pension reforms or business systems and operations changes.

Agency data management functionality includes but is not limited to facilitating the
administration of 12 pension and retirement plans (serving over 400,000 participants along with
the State plus 120 local government entities), disbursing complex benefit payments, maintaining
member payroll information, and managing the (currently) $73 billion trust fund.
The CISO is the point person for the Agency for initiating, managing, and bringing to fruition
major IT development projects (MITDP) and significant procurements, such as consulting /
staffing contracts and operations & maintenance contracts, requiring the CISO to propose,
defend, and report on progress to the Board of Trustees, State-level oversight agencies, the Board
of Public Works, and the General Assembly.

Additional responsibilities include:
(1) operation of a full-function Baltimore Data Center, a
Disaster Recovery site in Annapolis, and hybrid-cloud based services;
(2) ongoing systems
development, expanding hardware and network operations, and increasingly complicated
information security functions; and
(3) expanded use of Internet-based and mobile technologies.
Supporting changes in participant relations (e.g., the mySRPS online Internet portal for
transacting Agency business) along with Investment Division moves to internal asset
management and real-time transactions, Agency information services are now 7x24 and require
extraordinarily high availability and reliability.
The IT environment at the Agency has evolved to include not only on-premises and back-up data
centers, but also integration of cloud-based services. This hybrid computing environment
increases the challenges of maintaining IT security (the CISO is officially designated as the
Agencys Information Security Officer) commensurate with the increasing risk profile
represented by mySRPS, Employer Portal, and Investment Division support.
Expert information processing and industry knowledge is required to provide the executive
direction for these critical areas. Essentially, the Agency is now fully a financial institution
operating within the State government setting.

POSITION DUTIES

Leads the development and deployment of Agency IT strategies

Oversee the general delivery of IT functions

Manages IS Division and major IT project resources

Develops and oversees Agency IT- and security-related policies and responses

Serve as the Agencys principal IT consultant

Operation of a full-function Baltimore Data Center, a Disaster Recovery site in Annapolis, and hybrid-cloud based services

Ongoing systems development, expanding hardware and network operations, and increasingly complicated information security functions

Expanded use of Internet-based and mobile technologies

Supporting changes in participant relations (e.g., the mySRPS online Internet portal for transacting Agency business) along with Investment Division moves to internal asset management and real-time transactions, Agency information services are now 7x24 and require extraordinarily high availability and reliability

Designation of Agencys Security Officer

Interact with internal and external clients to measure and ensure continuous customer satisfaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in the field of computer or information science.


Experience: Five plus years of experience in computer or information science.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with:

Expert information processing and industry knowledge in hybrid computing environments to include not only on-premises and back-up date centers, but also integration of cloud-based services.

IT Experience with financial institution operations.

Masters degree or PHD preferred in computer or information science.

Certification or job experience in Artificial Intelligence and/or Cyber Security.

Ten or more years of experience in computer or information science preferred but not required. Dynamic individuals with over 5 years experience are still encouraged to apply.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at Application.Help@maryland.govor 410-767-4850,MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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