SENIOR INFO TECH BUS CONSULTANT - 37020868

SENIOR INFO TECH BUS CONSULTANT - 37020868

Date: Sep 18, 2024

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do :

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently recruiting for a Senior IT Business Consultant. This position serves as an information security engineer for the department and reports to the Information Security Manager. This is a highly technical position that creates and executes operational security initiatives on a continuing basis to improve the agency’s information security posture. The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in interactions with customers. The incumbent must be available to work after normal work hours, weekends, and holidays if required.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. They must exhibit exceptional organization and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, along with strong written and verbal communication. Flexibility is essential, as the role will at times require availability outside of standard 8-5 business hours.

We seek a proactive team member who can also work independently, demonstrating a strong working knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and practices. The ability to take direction, execute and document tasks efficiently is crucial. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable with emerging technologies and an ever-changing threat landscape.

The Difference You Will Make :

DEP relies on modern security tools, platforms, and innovations in order to meet its mission. Examples at DEP include leveraging Microsoft Defender, for endpoint and cloud workflows, tenable vulnerability scanning, Microsoft Sentinel, and Tanium endpoint management solution.

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

This is an on-site position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions;

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with maintaining the information security incident response plans and procedures to comply with Florida State standards and rules.
• Assist the Information Security Manager (ISM) with establishing an information security program.
• Review and modify identity and access management policies.
• Respond to information security incidents and execute countermeasures.
• Maintain technical skillset in order to adapt to new technologies as they emerge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Extensive experience in technical information security roles.
• Experience with principles of enterprise information security.
• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel, as needed.

Required Qualifications :

• 3 years of enterprise cybersecurity work experience.
• Experience with Active Directory.
• Experience with cloud architecture.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certification.

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 must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).