OPS CYBER SECURITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 72901451

Requisition No: 852586 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: OPS CYBER SECURITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 72901451

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 72901451 

Salary:  18.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025 

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OPS Cyber Security Support Specialist

Division of Office of Information Technology

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a part-time, up to 29 hours per week, position that reports to the agency's Information Security Manager. Specific responsibilities performed by the OPS Cyber Security Support Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Security Monitoring: monitor security systems and tools to identify and respond to potential security incidents promptly. Analyze security logs, alerts, and reports to identify patterns or anomalies indicative of unauthorized access or malicious activities. Escalate and report incidents as per established protocols.
• Security Documentation and Reporting: maintain documentation related to security policies, procedures, and incident response protocols. Assist in creating reports, metrics, and documentation for compliance purposes, audits, and management review.
• User Awareness and Training: support cybersecurity awareness initiatives by creating and delivering user training programs, providing guidance on safe computing practices, and promoting security best practices among employees.
• Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, network administrators, and application developers, to address security concerns and implement appropriate security measures. Communicate security-related incidents, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and technologies.
• Familiarity with concepts such as risk management, incident response, security monitoring and best practices.
• Basic understanding of computers, mobile devices, networks, antivirus software and operating systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assist in the investigation and resolution of security events/incidents.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and document processes accurately.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies through self­study, training, and industry certifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and networks.
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, certifications, or self-study.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop skills in the field of cybersecurity.
   

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.