INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST III - 71000196

Requisition No: 881609 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST III - 71000196

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000196 

Salary: $ 57,783.18 

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026 

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INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST III

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

NETWORK & INFORMATION SECURITY

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time position in the Network & Information Security Section. This position is located on-site in Tallahassee and offers no remote work capability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Providing support for all FDLE security tools to include end point detection and response (EDR), automatic and passive asset management tools, multi-factor authentication, disk encryption, O365 applications and external facing threat profiling tools to various groups within FDLE;
• Maintaining efficiency in data processing technical work;
• Planning, implementing, and performance of vulnerability scanning across all FDLE ITS managed networks;
• Providing SIEM alert research, tuning and monitoring;
• Validating security system design, support, and performance monitoring;
• Conducting software vulnerability remediation on enter user machines;
• Researching and developing 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; and
• Serving as a member of the Computer Security Incident and response team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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 O365 applications.

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.

BASE SALARY:

• $57,783.18

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

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.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

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.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

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. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.