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 automati