Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Specialist

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

University of Maryland Eastern Shore seeks a General Associate to support the Cyber Warrior Diversity Program for critical infrastructure security. You will help run non-credit workshops and trainings, focusing on ICS/OT security and industrial automation, in collaboration with faculty.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years of relevant experience; preferred items cover PLC programming, Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, and network device

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Preferred: PLC programming experience, SCADA software, and knowledge of network devices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate non‑credit continuing education workshops and seminars for certifications (A+, Network+, Security+) and ICS/OT security.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

C/C++ programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field

Tools

SCADA software

Siemens TIA Portal

PLC programming

Routers & switches & firewalls

Job description

Position Title: General Associate, Cyber Warrior Diversity Program for Critical Infrastructure: Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) Security

Employer: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management

Appointment: Temporary, funded contractual appointment; reports to Cyber Warrior Diversity Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate non‑credit continuing education workshops and seminars to support student achievement of CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications, as well as training in Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ladder logic or function block programmable logic controller (PLC) programming.
• Experience designing, configuring, and uploading PLC programs in the Siemens TIA portal or a similar vendor.
• Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software.
• Experience configuring and managing basic network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve common computer network issues in a lab environment.
• Ability to design and deliver technical training sessions and workshops for students and faculty.
• Three (3) years of experience in industrial automation, control systems, or OT/ICS/cybersecurity environments.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++ programming.
• CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certification (or equivalent vendor/industry certifications such as CCNA, GICSP).

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, and sitting at a desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Organizational and time‑management principles.
• Project management – planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
• Verbal and written communication to convey information, prepare correspondence, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analysis of complex information, identification of issues, and evaluation of options.
• Independent work with minimal supervision.
• High level of attention to detail.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 per annum.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance – participation in State Health Insurance Program and prescription plans; additional supplemental retirement plans per state regulations.
• Annual Leave – Five (5) days of accrued annual leave.
• Sick Leave – Three (3) days of accrued sick leave.
• Holidays – Eight (8) holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.