Job Description

Requisition No: 875505

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER - 65000552

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 65000552

Salary: $5,126.32-$6,916.67

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2026

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

BUREAU OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will administer the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ cybersecurity program, to support complex areas of data security, threat and vulnerability management, security auditing, analysis, and security awareness. This position will proactively work with business units and partners to implement practices that meet policies and standards for information security. The ISM should understand and articulate the impact of cybersecurity on (digital) business and be able to communicate this to stakeholders. This individual will assist with the development and implementation of information technology policies, procedures, and best practices.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $61,515.84 to $83,000.04, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Development of the strategic and operational cybersecurity plans.
• Conduct and/or coordinate a comprehensive risk assessment.
• Develop, update, and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Direction and management of the cybersecurity awareness program and periodic campaigns.
• Coordination of the agency information security risk management process.
• Establish and coordinate the agency Cybersecurity Response Team (CRT) to respond to a cybersecurity incident.
• Coordination of Information Technology Disaster Recovery planning in support of the agency Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Serving as the agency’s internal and external point of contact for all information security matters.
• Establish and provide reports directly to the agency head on matters associated with cybersecurity, audits, compliance, and other-directed matters.
• Direct compliance with applicable law for cybersecurity as well as the rules, policies, procedures, and best practices promulgated by the Florida Digital Services, under the Department of Management Services.
• Interpret security policies, regulations, standards, and other mandates into security control requirements and assess environments against those requirements.
• Facilitate/participate in computer security incident response activities, including incident identification and investigation, containment and remediation, reporting, and post-incident analysis.
• Advise and assist with the design and implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls.
• Ensure that solicitations, contracts, and service-level agreements contain necessary cybersecurity requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend information security technologies and practices
• Provide periodic internal audits and evaluations of the cybersecurity program.
• Serve as a liaise and the primary point of contact for external information technology audits and assessments.
• Direct, coordinate, produce, and report all necessary requested elements and artifacts to official audit and assessment inquiries.
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate all applications and services to reduce risk associated with vulnerabilities.
• Communicate with management regarding information security issues and risks, providing recommended action.
• Actively monitor and be aware of current information security trends, information, and news.
• Participates in the change management process.
• Write, prepare and/or review system, application, and user documentation.
• Assist teams as needed on endpoint security toolset and ensure appropriate alerting.
• Assist teams as needed on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and ensure appropriate alerting.
• Provides management status briefings on the status of the information security program.
• Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employee’s work. Effectively recommends actions such as hiring, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new products and services.
• Assists in translating customer requirements into executable project plans.
• Ensures vendors and outsourced technology are compatible with existing standards.
• Provides high-quality and professional customer service.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Administrative, organizational, clerical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the systems development process and technology, project methodology, systems design and analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to use and selectively apply a project methodology and utilize the tools and techniques necessary for project scheduling.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code associated with cybersecurity and its compliance (e.g., 282.318 F.S., 60GG-2 F.A.C.).
• Foundational understanding on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity framework.
• Knowledge and experience with federal security and privacy assessments.
• Knowledge of information technology computer fundamentals and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Inspector General (IG) processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.

REQUIREMENTS:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or engineering and four years of progressively responsible information systems experience.

Progressively responsible information systems experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Any combination of progressively responsible information systems experience and post-secondary training in disciplines described above totaling eight years.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287 Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.