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Cyber Security Specialist

Pro Search | Augusta, ME, United States

Posted Date 5/13/2025
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Contract Augusta, Maine

  • Location: Augusta, Maine
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #20108
Are you a strategic cyber security leader ready to protect and defend critical systems in a highly impactful role? We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Cyber Security Specialist to serve as the trusted cyber security advisor to agency leadership and act as the subject matter expert on all matters of information security. This role is your opportunity to help shape the security landscape of statewide systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical government operations. In this high-visibility role, you’ll collaborate across departments, assess security risks, advise on compliance efforts, and lead incident response activities to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational continuity.

Cyber Security Specialist

Maine, U.S.A. Full-Time, On-Site, In-Person Temporary Pay Rate Depends on Experience

What You’ll Do as a Cyber Security Specialist:

  • Lead Information Security Strategy: Serve as the central point of contact for security-related matters, aligning agency security strategies with enterprise-wide goals.
  • Risk & Threat Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities through ongoing assessments and proactive strategies.
  • Collaborate with IT & Agencies: Work closely with internal divisions and partner agencies to strengthen security postures, embed cybersecurity into business operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Advise on Policies & Standards: Develop and enforce information security policies, standards, and best practices that align with state and federal regulations.
  • Incident Response: Coordinate and lead investigations, response, and recovery during cybersecurity incidents.
  • Support Regulatory Compliance: Prepare agencies for audits, ensuring adherence to NIST frameworks and federal compliance standards.
  • Third-Party Risk Evaluation: Assess vendor security postures and ensure external partners meet security requirements.
  • Promote Security Culture: Engage stakeholders and agency leadership to foster a culture of security awareness and resilience.

What Makes This Role Unique?

  • Impact: Play a critical role in protecting public data and supporting secure delivery of essential government services.
  • Visibility: Be a key influencer in statewide cybersecurity strategy.
  • Challenge & Variety: Work across diverse agencies on evolving threats, technologies, and compliance needs.
  • Mission-Driven Work: Support the public good by defending systems that citizens rely on every day.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in information security, cybersecurity consulting, or IT risk management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • In-depth knowledge of NIST standards (e.g., SP 800-53, 800-171) and federal data protection regulations.
  • Strong understanding of incident response, risk assessments, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to pass background checks.
  • Preferred: Experience in managing security within consolidated environments, including shared data centers or recovery sites.

Preferred Candidate Attributes:

  • Proactive Leader: Confident in making sound decisions and prioritizing security needs.
  • Collaborative Strategist: Builds strong relationships and works cross-functionally to drive results.
  • Security Expert: Deep knowledge or strong potential to become a subject matter expert in government cybersecurity.
  • Agile & Versatile: Thrives in balancing security, business operations, and state-level risk.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Be part of a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on protecting public systems and data.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and agency leaders across the enterprise.
  • Tackle complex, high-impact security challenges with real-world outcomes.
  • Contribute directly to the resilience and innovation of public sector IT systems.

Ready to Take the Lead in Securing State Systems?

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, skilled in risk management, and driven to make a difference, this is your opportunity to lead and shape the future of information security for state agencies.

About ProSearch

ProSearch, Inc. was established in Portland, Maine, in 1994 to provide companies with a full range of search, staffing and contracting services, specializing in the functional areas of information technology, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, customer service, human resources, and office support utilizing a consultative approach. Today, ProSearch serves companies across Maine, New Hampshire, and the Greater Boston area, and is expanding to support clients nationwide, with employees at work across the entire country. ProSearch, Inc. strives to develop true partnerships with client companies and candidates to fully understand and satisfy their employment needs

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.
Job Type
Regular | Temporary/Contract

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