GRC ADMINISTRATOR - 42003067

Requisition No: 876549 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GRC ADMINISTRATOR - 42003067

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003067 

Salary:  $50,584.56 - $82,000.10 

Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2026 

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GRC ADMINISTRATOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional experience in information security, information technology, or computer programming can substitute for the requirements listed above; or

A relevant professional cybersecurity or information technology certification can substitute for three (3) years of the required experience; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in information security, information technology, or computer programming, with an emphasis on operational security, system administration, and/or scripting and automation; or

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in computer science or management information systems or business administration and three (3) year of experience in information security, information technology, or computer programming; or

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with major course of study in computer science or management information systems and two (2) year of experience in information security, information technology, or computer programming.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This position resides in the Office of Agriculture Technology Services and reports to the Information Security Manager and ensures FDACS’ compliance with state and federal regulations, strengthens governance structures, and enhances security monitoring, risk management, and policy enforcement. This position also works with business units across FDACS to implement standardized, repeatable, and auditable security and compliance processes.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Conduct departmentwide information security risk assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Maintain GRC workflows, evidence repositories, control inventories, and risk registers.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulatory frameworks (IRS 1075, HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, State of Florida standards).
• Provide governance guidance to FDACS offices to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support internal and external audits, coordinate responses, gather evidence, and track corrective actions.
• Manage lifecycle of policies, standards, procedures, and exceptions.
  
  

Security Monitoring & Incident Response Support

• Monitor security events, logs, alerts, and dashboards for anomalies and threats.
• Assist with incident detection, triage, containment, documentation, and recovery.
• Escalate events requiring action by the Information Security Manager.
• Maintain logs, records, and incident documentation required by audit or statute.
  
  

Vulnerability & Configuration Management

• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Support secure configuration management activities, patch validation, and system hardening standards.
• Document vulnerabilities and track remediation timelines and risk ratings.
  
  

Security Policy, Standards, Awareness & Training

• Support development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with departmentwide security awareness and user training activities.
• Prepare compliance notifications, guidance, and user facing materials.
  
  

Reporting, Documentation & Collaboration

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports summarizing agency security posture, risk levels, compliance status, and audit results.
• Maintain required audit documentation, risk assessment files, and regulatory evidence.
• Collaborate with program areas to support secure and compliant business operations.
  
  

Performs related work as required including, but not limited to, adherence to the policies and procedures of the department’s Information Resource Security Program and allocates time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800 53, State of Florida standards).
• Knowledge of information security practices, risk assessment, and compliance methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing logs, alerts, vulnerabilities, and system events.
• Ability to prepare written reports, audit artifacts, and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to evaluate risks, propose mitigation strategies, and maintain audit evidence.
• Understanding of IT standards and controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with developers in an internal or outsourced environment
• Ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Proficient in the use of software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, SharePoint, and Project) and Adobe Professional
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.