Information Security Analyst Iv

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date: jan 9, 2026

requisition no:867944

agency: department of health

working title: information security analyst iv -

this position serves as the deputy chief information security officer (dciso) within the department of health’s office of information technology. Reporting directly to the ciso, the dciso supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the department’s information security management system (isms). The incumbent provides technical and operational leadership across cybersecurity functions, including risk management, incident response, threat detection, and enterprise tool integration, ensuring the department’s systems, identities, networks, and data remain safeguarded from evolving threats.

• the position acts as the operational deputy for the ciso, providing leadership continuity, cross-functional coordination, and direct oversight of daily security operations and personnel as assigned.
• operational security oversight:
• leads daily security operations, ensuring appropriate monitoring and response across the department’s enterprise security stack.
• oversees tool management, integration, and optimization for siem, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, identity protection, and network defense systems.
• coordinates closely with infrastructure and network teams to align configuration baselines and enforce security policies.
• incident response and threat management:
• directs and executes incident response processes; coordinates triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• conducts advanced analysis of security events and anomalies using host, network, and cloud telemetry to identify root causes and mitigation strategies.
• partners with internal stakeholders and managed security service providers (mssps) to ensure effective detection and response.
• risk and compliance support:
• supports enterprise risk management activities, control assessments, and continuous monitoring functions aligned with nist and state of florida standards.
• provides risk mitigation recommendations and collaborates with system owners to remediate deficiencies.
• leadership and coordination:
• serves as deputy to the ciso for operational and administrative matters, including cross-agency coordination and escalation handling.
• mentors and guides technical and operational staff within the security administration team.
• strategic initiatives and continuous improvement:
• participates in the development of cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and enterprise governance documentation.
• evaluates emerging technologies, trends, and threat intelligence to enhance enterprise security posture.
• other duties as assigned.

required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• proficient computer skills to include word, excel, power point and outlook
• knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software
• knowledge of computer databases
• knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations
• knowledge of the structure and content of the english language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents
• communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing
• talking to others to effectively convey information
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments
• ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
• developing approaches for implementing an idea
• basic management principles and practices
• conflict resolution to include handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances
• motivating, developing, and directing people as they work,…