INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST I

Requisition No: 863634

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST I

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70042827

Salary: $56,984.72 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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WORKING TITLE: INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Information of Technology.

The mission of the Office of Information Technology at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that support the department's strategic goals and operational needs.

This position is currently not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties

• Cyber Threat Management: Assist with monitoring Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and antivirus server reporting to manage cyber threats effectively.
• Incident Response Team: Act as a member of the Incident Response (IR) team, participating in cybersecurity incident response and recovery operations.
• Security System Administration: Provide administration and end user support for the Department’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, internet monitoring appliance, antivirus software, and data loss prevention solutions.
• Firewall and Security Systems Maintenance : Assist with the administration and maintenance of host-based/client firewalls and other information security-related systems, contributing to the development of technical specifications and standards.
• Research and Reporting: Develop expertise in information security risk mitigations, assist in researching technical solutions, and track and report on incidents, service requests, and security-related projects.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of information security.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers in support of IT operations.
• Knowledge of information security threat management and incident response principles.
• Knowledge of information security risk management principles.
• Knowledge of the Florida Cybersecurity Standards (FCS).
• Knowledge of the Critical Security Controls (CSC).
• Knowledge of computer operations procedures and systems.
• Ability to process information logically.
  
  

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
  

Requirements

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must have experience in one or more of the following: SIEM tools, Endpoint protection, Firewall solutions/software or a security re-certification.
• Two years of experience in information technology.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
  

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.