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State of Florida · 2 days ago

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST IV - 64081604

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

The State of Florida's Department of Health is seeking an Information Security Analyst IV to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. This role involves supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Department’s Information Security Management System and providing leadership in cybersecurity functions such as risk management and incident response.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

The position acts as the operational deputy for the CISO, providing leadership continuity, cross-functional coordination, and direct oversight of daily security operations and personnel as assigned

Leads daily security operations, ensuring appropriate monitoring and response across the Department’s enterprise security stack

Oversees tool management, integration, and optimization for SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, identity protection, and network defense systems

Coordinates closely with infrastructure and network teams to align configuration baselines and enforce security policies

Directs and executes incident response processes; coordinates triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities

Conducts advanced analysis of security events and anomalies using host, network, and cloud telemetry to identify root causes and mitigation strategies

Partners with internal stakeholders and managed security service providers (MSSPs) to ensure effective detection and response

Supports enterprise risk management activities, control assessments, and continuous monitoring functions aligned with NIST and State of Florida standards

Provides risk mitigation recommendations and collaborates with system owners to remediate deficiencies

Serves as deputy to the CISO for operational and administrative matters, including cross-agency coordination and escalation handling

Mentors and guides technical and operational staff within the Security Administration Team

Participates in the development of cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and enterprise governance documentation

Evaluates emerging technologies, trends, and threat intelligence to enhance enterprise security posture

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cybersecurity frameworksIncident response processesSecurity technologiesRisk managementData analysisTechnical knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTraining skillsTime managementConflict resolutionTeam collaborationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study

Five (5) years of strong technical knowledge and experience in the software development, infrastructure management, and/or cybersecurity IT domains

At least one industry-recognized security certification (e.g., CompTIA, CISSP, CISM, or CEH)

Must have a valid driver's license

Satisfactorily complete a background investigation

Fingerprinting

Participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software

Knowledge of computer databases

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing

Talking to others to effectively convey information

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis

Organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials

Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information

Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments

Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail

Developing approaches for implementing an idea

Basic management principles and practices

Conflict resolution to include handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

Time management skills

Ability to prepare and conduct training

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution to include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods

Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management platforms

Knowledge of incident response processes, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls), and enterprise risk management practices

Skill in analyzing complex technical data and correlating security events from diverse systems

Skill in leadership, communication, and collaboration across distributed teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities, delegate effectively, and make sound technical and operational decisions under pressure

Ability to present findings, risk insights, and recommendations to leadership