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INFORMATION SERVICES DEPUTY PROGRAM DIR - 37010253

Florida Department of Environmental Protection • Tallahassee, FL • 2d ago

INFORMATION SERVICES DEPUTY PROGRAM DIR - 37010253

Date: Dec 3, 2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities

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.

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.
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.
Understanding of team dynamics, team building and group motivation.
Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly, respecting confidentiality.
Effective and collaborative management style incorporating organizational, analytical and decision‑making skills.
Effective project and staff management skills with ability to manage multiple assignments.
Capacity to organize work within established time frames with continuous progress assessment.
Knowledge of trends and directions in Information Technology.
Ability to consult and counsel senior stakeholders (CIO, division directors, executive leadership) in non‑technical terms.
Ability to identify high‑risk vulnerabilities exposed by IT security threats.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for management and end users.
Ability to travel.
Valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

At least four years of verifiable related experience.
Post‑secondary degree in computer science, information security or related field (or equivalent experience).
Credential evaluation report for foreign degrees.
Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP obtained within first 12 months.
Valid driver’s license.
Position of Special Trust requirement; background screening required.

Our Organization and Mission

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting air, water and land. DEP’s vision is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to innovate and seek efficiencies.

How You Will Grow

DEP encourages employees to innovate and seek efficiencies, offering extensive training programs, certifications and opportunities to build skills quickly.