Assistant Attorney General

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The OAG is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). DoIT is responsible for, among other things, formulating and administering Statewide information technology (IT) and cybersecurity standards and policies, and providing telecommunications and information technology services for State agencies. Housed within DoIT are the Office of Security Management (OSM), Office of Enterprise Data (OED), and the Maryland Digital Service (MDDS). The DoIT Secretary serves as chair of the Governor’s Artificial Intelligence Subcabinet of the Governor’s Executive Council.

 
The position will advise DoIT on a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to:
  • Provide legal advice and counsel to agency leadership and staff on matters related to information technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
  • Review, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to data privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and information technology.
  • Advise on technology procurement contracts, including software licensing, cloud computing agreements, and IT services contracts.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures related to information technology, artificial intelligence, data privacy and cybersecurity.
  • Provide legal guidance on data breach response and incident management.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and reports.
  • Collaborate with other state agencies, external stakeholders, and legal professionals on matters of mutual interest.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in information technology law, artificial intelligence, privacy, and cybersecurity.
  • Provide training and presentations to agency staff on legal topics related to information technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
  • Represent the agency in legal proceedings, negotiations, and administrative hearings, as needed.

 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR REGULAR POSITIONS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services. 

 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. 
 
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.

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