Job Description SummaryThis position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

This position is responsible for supporting university cybersecurity and compliance operations by monitoring adherence to institutional Information Technology policies and standards. In this position, the successful candidate will review output from a variety of data sources to identify both individual and systemic compliance issues. Furthermore, the position will coordinate follow-up actions with the appropriate units and support ongoing compliance tracking, reporting and remediation efforts.

Examples of work:
- Identify compliance issues in data from endpoint management platforms, enterprise log management systems, vulnerability assessment tools, and inventory management solutions.
- Track progress towards full compliance for units across the institution.
- Produce reports for University and Division of IT leadership.
- Interface with departmental IT units to document efforts toward compliance.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**


Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional finance, grants, contracts, or compliance experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of organizational and administrative policies and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: N/A

Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

• DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
• F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials:

Applications missing below material will NOT be considered

• Resume
• Cover Letter 
• List of Three References

 

Best Consideration Date: October 21, 2026

 

Posting Close Date: N/A

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Job RisksNot Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure RequiredNo

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

DepartmentDIT-Security

Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular

Salary Range$71,640 - $85,968

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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