Information Security Specialist

information security specialist -  1

date: jul 14, 2026

requisition no: 879575

agency: department of law enforcement

working title: information security specialist -  1

this position is responsible for assisting in the ongoing support and administration of the department’s information security program. The individual in this position will participate in vulnerability scanning and recommendations for remediation, vulnerability analysis, incident response management, and administration of security control solutions such as reviewing firewall rules, authorized software lists, and other relevant security controls. This individual will also assist in formulation and maintenance of information security policies in conjunction with the fdle information security manager and serve as backup administrator for the agency’s hosted voip system.

specific duties include:

• providing support for security tools to include end point detection and response (edr), automatic and passive asset management tools, and external facing threat profiling tools to various groups within fdle;
• planning, implementing, and performing vulnerability scanning across all fdle its managed networks;
• addressing remediation of vulnerability scans through coordination or patching;
• conducting research and development in computer network and information system security technologies to support the planning and enhancement of the statewide distributed computer systems networks including hardware, software, and communications resources;
• assisting other members of the network and information security team in formulating agency-wide security policies to meet legislative requirements;
• serving as a member of the computer security incident and response team; and
• serving as backup for voip telephone system support.

• knowledge of operating systems and/or telecommunications concepts;
• knowledge and experience with information security tools, services, and systems used to support an information security program within an organization;
• knowledge and experience in incident response, vulnerability threat assessment and mitigation;
• knowledge of operating systems as they relate to computer security and auditing;
• knowledge of networking protocols and network security methodologies;
• knowledge of information security concepts and best practices;
• ability to develop, test and evaluate security controls; and
• knowledge of routers, switches, voip systems and firewalls.

note: responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

• $49,667.54

fdle recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four fundamental values of service, integrity, respect and quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at fdle.

starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by fdle’s pay policy. Fdle is a state of florida employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• state of florida tuition waiver program;
• paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• hmo and ppo health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more;
• paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

the florida department of law enforcement (fdle) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (rocs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security.  for additional information about fdle.

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