State of Maine

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT MANAGER

Hybrid Work Opportunity – This position has the potential to work from home as much as 90% of the time with management approval.

Shape the future of cybersecurity for the State of Maine.

As the Cybersecurity Architect Manager, you’ll lead a team of security architects and engineers to design and implement robust security frameworks that protect the State’s critical systems, assets, and data. Reporting to the State’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you’ll drive MaineIT’s cybersecurity strategy—balancing innovation with compliance to keep pace with evolving threats.

What You’ll Do

No two days look quite the same in MaineIT’s Information Security Office. In general, you can expect to:

• Lead & Mentor: Manage a high-performing security architecture team, fostering growth and ensuring successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Architect & Implement: Design scalable, adaptable security solutions aligned with industry best practices and emerging risks.
• Integrate Security: Oversee integration of tools and protocols across platforms and projects, embedding security into every stage of the technology lifecycle.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with departments statewide to ensure security solutions align with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate Vendors: Conduct vendor risk assessments and audits, holding partners accountable for maintaining the State’s data security standards.
• Partner with GRC and SOC Teams: Work closely with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) section to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance, while partnering with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to lead incident response efforts and drive continuous improvement in the State’s cybersecurity posture.

Why This Role Stands Out

As a cybersecurity professional you have a lot of options when it comes to your career. We get it. Here’s what sets our role apart:

• Strategic Impact: Help shape security policies and practices that affect the entire State of Maine.
• Fast-Moving Field: Work on the front lines of cybersecurity, implementing advanced tools and strategies to combat new threats.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with leaders across agencies to build innovative, business-aligned security solutions.
• Career Growth: Access continuous learning and leadership opportunities in a high-impact public service role.
• Mission-Driven Work: Protect the data and privacy of Maine citizens and contribute to the public good.

Why You’ll Love Working at MaineIT

If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and want to play a key role in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of State of Maine data and systems, then MaineIT is where you need to be! With the MaineIT, Information Security Office can expect:

• Generous Telework Opportunities: This position has the opportunity to work up to 90% remotely.
• Meaningful & Impactful Work: Play a vital role in protecting Maine’s digital infrastructure.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, professional environment that invests in your development.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and a healthy balance of professional and personal time.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, and
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles, with at least at least 3 of those years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing security architecture and strategy.

Special preference will be given to candidates with appropriate certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar).

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Preferred Competencies:

• Strategic – Expert in designing and implementing scalable security architectures that meet evolving cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements.
• Collaborative – Works effectively with GRC and SOC teams to ensure comprehensive risk management, incident response, and continuous security improvement.
• Adaptable – Able to quickly assess emerging threats, integrate new technologies, and adjust security strategies to meet the State’s evolving needs.
• Leadership-Oriented – Skilled at leading and mentoring security and IT professionals, guiding them in implementing security measures that align with business objectives.

You don’t need to meet every qualification—growth and learning are part of the journey.

MAINE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MAINEIT)

Opening Date: June 25, 2025

Closing Date: July 10, 2025

Job Class Code: MH32

Grade: 32

Salary: $85,685.60 - $121,080.96/Annually (includes 10% recruitment & retention stipend)

Position Number: 004250769

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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