Emerging Tech · 1 month ago
Security Analyst (Mid-Level)
Emerging Tech is focused on providing essential support for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's cybersecurity initiatives. The Security Analyst will evaluate security controls, conduct risk assessments, and assist in enhancing security policies and procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Evaluate whether security controls are correctly designed and operating as intended across the Department’s systems
Conduct interviews, review documentation, and sample technical evidence to understand how controls work and how mature they are
Create system-level risk categorizations based on how sensitive each system is and how it is used
Support the development of the Department’s upcoming risk assessment by identifying risks, analyzing their impact, and helping score their severity
Assist with improvements to security procedures, policies, user access processes, and multi-factor authentication guidelines
Review current vulnerability management and change management practices and contribute updates to bring them up to required standards
Work closely with the Security Architect to support security documentation, including mapping controls and building system security content
Participate in interviews, workshops, and onsite assessment activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Information Security
Degrees in related technical fields like Engineering (Computer/Electrical), Information Assurance, or Data Analytics are also relevant
5+ years in cybersecurity risk, compliance, audit, assessments, or governance
Experience performing NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, or state-level cybersecurity assessments
Certifications: CISA, CISSP, Security+ (minimum 1 required)
At least one year applying Florida Cybersecurity Standards in assessments, policy work, or state government engagements
Strong technical writing skills for developing deliverables such as procedures, risk reports, and policies