DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – 41001354

Requisition No: 805178

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – 41001354

Position Number: 41001354

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2023

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Pay: $50,000 – $55,000 Annually

Position Summary: This position is in the Information Technology Unit. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in information technology with a clear understanding of the challenges of information security. Key information security management skills include analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and fix security risks. To build understanding and awareness of security issues throughout the organization. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Collaborate with other IT professionals and develop security solutions.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in computer systems analysis, computer programming or in planning or designing distributed computer systems; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and three years of experience as described above; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and two years experience as described above; or a doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the computer sciences or in management information systems and one year of experience as described above; or five years of experience as described above and either (1) completion of a 1440 classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems.
Experience as described above can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one year of the required experience.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Information Security Manager in developing, implementing, and overseeing the Agency’s Information Systems Security Program including plans, requirements, and countermeasures consistent with Florida Statutes and F.A.C. 60GG-2.
• Assists the Information Security Manager with developing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting an information technology (IT) security framework to protect information resources from items such as inappropriate alteration, physical destruction, and unauthorized access.
• Assists the Information Security Manager in creating and implementing procedures for responding to IT security incidents.
• Assists the Information Security Manager in evaluating and implementing security-related technologies and techniques and assists with their installation, configuration, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
• Assists the Information Security Manager with developing and implementing a comprehensive IT disaster recovery and business resumption plan and tests this plan on a periodic basis.
• Assists the Information Security Manager in developing and implementing a comprehensive Security Awareness program for Agency staff as required by F.A.C. 60GG-2.
• Assists the Information Security Manager in conducting Security Risk Assessments annually and provides project management for periodic Security Risk Assessments conducted by independent security auditing practitioners.
• The incumbent performs change control for add/delete/modification of network user accounts including network file access privileges, for access to the Attorney General’s Secure File Transfer (AGSFT), and assists user(s) as needed with using the program.
• The incumbent performs and monitors signature and software updates of anti-virus and antispam products.
• The incumbent provides change control for email gateway security products such as content filter rules and antispam rule maintenance, in coordination with the Email Administrator, Proxy Administrator, and web access rules.
• The incumbent implements, troubleshoots, and supports VeraCrypt and other encryption systems on all agency laptops, removable drives, and mobile devices, etc.
• The incumbent performs ongoing vulnerability scans, analysis, and remediation of network devices.
• The incumbent monitors threat advisory reports from information security agencies and services and posts Security Guidance documents to inform agency staff.
• The incumbent provides support for multi-factor authentication services, such as Imprivata OneSign, Azure MFA, etc.

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 option.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are “sensitive or special trust” and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

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.