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Cybersecurity Specialist

County of Hancock
Ellsworth, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Cyber Security Specialist / Spillman Administrator- Information Technology Office

Hancock County Government is seeking Full-Time Cyber Security Specialist / Spillman Administrator to fill a vacancy in the Information Technology Office. This is a full-time Exempt position, 40 hours per week and benefits eligible located in Ellsworth, Maine.

The primary purpose of this position is to handle Cyber Security and Spillman Administration but by no means are limited to those two functions.

This role will also provide service to incoming calls that are related to printer, laptop, desktop, phone requests related to password resets, new hire systems support and preparation and support the IT Director to focus on projects impacting longer term needs of the organization.

Supervision Received: The work performed will be performed through the direction of the IT Director.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· Be available 24/7 on call to assist with any IT issue that could arise at any time. This requires having a cell phone available at all times to be reached for service needs.

· Be able to assist the Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport as the Cyber Security Coordinator, who coordinates with the Airport Staff and the TSA officials if a security breach is found.

· Be able to implement the incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery and audit programs.

· Prepare and coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity meetings.

· Validate business resiliency and efficiency of the plans.

· Assess, manage, document and coordinate information and cyber vulnerabilities throughout the organization to ensure proper remediation.

· Spillman duties: Upon certification & training, the position will require the coordination and management of projects for Police and Fire departments; data management; new Spillman system installations, third party software interfaces to Spillman, and software updates.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

· Cyber security education degree or experience. Security certification a plus (CISSP, SSCP, CompTIA Security , GIAC).

· Completion of a minimum of two years of college level coursework in computer science, information technology or similar experience.

Preferred qualifications:

· Preferably become Spillman SAA certified within one year of employment.

Job-Related Experience:

Knowledge:Maintains knowledge of changes in systems and ability to set systems up for new hires, make changes to systems for existing employees with respect to systems administration, troubleshooting to include phones and printers and software at the basic level. Knowledge of how systems interface and interact through networks and servers.

Ability: Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with personnel at all levels of authority. Ability to demonstrate objectivity, sensitivity, and a balanced perspective regarding employee technical issues. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally. Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records. Ability to prepare and submit reports correctly and on time.

Skill: Skill in operating and responding to PC computers and popular applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, internet, and graphics, basic systems setups, for office-based software, password resets and equipment malfunctions.

The starting Salary for the Cyber Security Specialist / Spillman Administrator position is $85,000 per year. Full-Time Health and Retirement benefits are available as well as Dental and Disability benefits. Hancock County also has a generous Health Insurance Buy-Out/Buy-Down Policy for eligible Full-Time Employees who can show they have qualifying health insurance outside the county. These stipends are intended to assist the employee with payment of non-County health insurance.

Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Hancock County background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Hancock County offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement. For a paper application or more information please contact Human Resources at hancock.hr@hancockcountymaine.gov.

An on-line application can be found at https://hancockcountymaine.gov/hancock-county-maine/employment/

Applications will be accepted until position are filled.

Hancock County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Hancock County is a tobacco and smoke free workplace.

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000

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