Information Systems Chief
Company: The Florida Legislature
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Florida Legislative Employment Information The Florida
Legislature
Office of Legislative Information Technology ServicesJob
TitleInformation Systems ChiefWorking TitleInformation Security
ManagerGeneral SummaryThe Florida Legislature, Office of
Legislative Information Technology Services (OLITS), is seeking an
Information Security Manager (ISM). This position will report to
the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and will focus on protecting
and securing the network, data, servers, technology components, and
applications supported by the OLITS. This position requires a
strong technical background in application and/or network services
and technologies; experience in the creation and enforcement of
technology standards or policies; and experience with monitoring
for and responding to security events.Essential
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an information security plan, with
emphasis on resiliency, recovery, and restoration of services, in
support of the continuity of operations.
- Lead security incident response activities and participate in
the full incident response lifecycle plan.
- Lead and/or participate in efforts to upgrade existing systems
to meet evolving needs, including direction for the specification,
purchase, and deployment of new security components, systems,
and/or infrastructure.
- Monitor, manage, and evaluate emerging threats and establish
guidelines for response; including recommendations on remediation
strategies/solutions for vulnerabilities.
- Continuous review, monitoring, and reporting on the current
technology landscape and services, with an eye on potential gaps or
weaknesses, and create remediation plans as needed.
- Review new security technologies, tools, and services, and make
recommendations to the CIO for use based on security, financial,
and operational metrics.
- Create and maintain policies and standards that support
business and technology goals and objectives, to protect the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information and
data created, received, stored, and/or processed.
- Assess security controls, information systems, and business
practices for violations of information security policies,
standards, or regulatory requirements.
- Create and promote a strong security culture through training,
outreach, and technical security consulting.
- Ensure contracts, solicitations, new systems, services,
technology components, and implementations include appropriate
security requirements.
- Maintain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Certification.
- Perform other related duties as required.Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and
management.
- Knowledge of security best practices for data, network,
applications, and other components.
- Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) framework.
- Knowledge of application development and web services.
- Knowledge of data and databases.
- Knowledge of Windows authentication.
- Knowledge of network components and protocols.
- Skill in troubleshooting and solving complex issues.
- Skill in analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data.
- Skill in clearly communicating technical information, both
verbal and written.
- Skill in formulating policies and procedures.
- Ability to work on-site during normal business hours.
- Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
- Ability to lead people and direct program activities.
- Ability to plan, prepare, and prioritize workload and program
activities.
- Ability to do short- and long-range program and project
planning.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.Minimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university in computer science,
management information systems, mathematics, or engineering and six
years of progressively responsible information systems experience,
two years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory
capacity.
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 as
described above totaling ten years.Preferred
QualificationsPreference will be given to applicants with extensive
knowledge and work experience with the following:
- Application programming across multiple languages.
- Database administration and/or programming, across multiple
platforms.
- Configuration of servers, systems, and/or network.
- Standards and policy creation, review, and enforcement.
- Incident response, security monitoring and analysis,
vulnerability management and risk assessment, threat hunting,
penetration testing, cyber threat intelligence, and/or other cyber
security roles.SalaryHiring salary commensurate with
experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.Application
DeadlineOpen until filled.Submission of ApplicationQualified
applicants should send a completed legislative application and
resume to:
Office of Legislative Services
Human Resources Office
Re: OLITS - Information Security Manager
111 W. Madison Street
Room 701, Claude Pepper Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1400Or email: OLSHRS@leg.state.fl.us
Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web
site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper
Building.Accommodation for DisabilityIf an accommodation is needed
for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850)
488-6803.
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