INFORMATION SERVICES DEPUTY PROGRAM DIR - 37010253

Requisition No: 864087 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: INFORMATION SERVICES DEPUTY PROGRAM DIR - 37010253

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010253 

Salary:  $90,000 - $100,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2025 

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Information Services Deputy Program Director

(Working Title: Information Security Manager)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

This is an onsite position in Tallahassee, Florida.

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently seeking an Information Services Deputy Program Director.  The working title for this position is Information Security Manager. 

 

This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's information security program. This position plays a critical role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Department's data and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, and industry best practices.

 

The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in the interactions with customers.  

 

The primary duties of this position include:

 

• Provide oversight of information security team that are aligned with rules 60GG, F.A.C. and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework.
• Partner strategically with other internal teams and agency stakeholders to design, adopt, and integrate appropriate controls, deliver consistent processes and solutions, and promote control automation.
• Assess user access, network design, IT systems, and applications to identify potential security risks and determine how to best address these threats.
• Develop and execute a forward-looking security strategy aligned with our agency goals. 
• Establish and enforce information security policies and procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to relevant statutory, regulatory, and industry standards. 
• Lead responses to security incidents, minimizing their impact, and enhancing our incident response procedures. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks to protect our assets. 
• Assess and manage the security posture of third-party vendors and partners. 
• Evaluate and implement security technologies to protect our infrastructure. 
• Educate employees across the agency on security awareness and best practices. 
• Provide regular security updates and communicate key performance indicators to relevant stakeholders and leadership. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

 

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in and understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations
• Ability to create and execute an effective incident response plan, including incident detection, analysis, and containment 
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with staff and vendor community 
• Ability to develop and deliver security awareness training programs for staff at all levels 
• Ability to manage security projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution 
• Understand the importance of team dynamics, team building and group motivation 
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a discreet manner, respecting confidentiality