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JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER- 21016330

Date: Oct 30, 2025

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Requisition No: 864376

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER- 21016330

Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21016330

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2025

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Our Organization, Vision, and Mission :

The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) is a small (<100 employees) state agency that serves Florida’s State Attorneys, Public Defenders, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsels, Capital Collateral Regional Counsels, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. JAC also processes bills from private court-appointed attorneys representing indigent individuals statewide and their associated due process vendors (e.g., court reporters, interpreters, investigators, and expert witnesses) to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes and JAC’s Contracts. JAC hires talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop comprehensive solutions for those we serve.

To support employees, JAC offers multiple professional growth opportunities, including participation in the Certified Public Manager program, Six Sigma, and other relevant training. JAC also prides itself on providing state-of-the-art information technology services and equipment.

The Work You Will Do :

The agency information security manager (ISM) is a technical executive leadership role expected to lead and facilitate agency-wide activities related to cybersecurity monitoring, operations, intelligence, and incident response. This position will administer JAC’s cybersecurity program, including awareness training and policies and procedures, as well as help manage JAC’s IT Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) in alignment with the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). This role requires an employee with high initiative, dependability, and the ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a necessity. Here are some responsibilities of the position:

Cybersecurity :

+ Demonstrate a strong understanding of security standards and best practices and be able to adapt to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

+ Identify and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, standards, and industry best practices, including adherence to Chapter 60GG-2, F.A.C., and any relevant statutes. The position will need to keep abreast of evolving regulations and ensure the agency’s compliance with data protection and cybersecurity laws.

+ Establish, update, and enforce agency information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring that security policies are communicated, understood, and followed throughout the agency.

+ Administer recurring and annual cybersecurity training for agency employees.

+ Assist in directing the administration, configuration, and daily operations of agency security solutions and planning, development, implementation, and coordination of security aspects of information technology projects and tasks.

Incident Response :

+ Maintain and assist in leading the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) for all IT security incidents and breaches, as well as maintain and improve existing incident response plans and documentation.

+ Communicate with agency managers regarding security issues and risks and provide recommended actions.

+ Report all IT security incidents and breaches to the Florida Digital Service (FLDS) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). For IT security breaches, provide notice in accordance with ss. 282.318 and 501.171, F.S.

Risk Steering :

+ Assist in establishing and leading an agency risk steering committee to evaluate, prioritize, and mitigate IT-related risks, including 3rd-party and supply chain risks.

+ Conduct agency risk assessments, including the comprehensive risk assessments due every three years, per s. 282.318(4)(c), F.S., and maintain the agency risk register and risk remediation plans resulting from risk steering committee decisions and comprehensive risk assessments.

+ Assist in the evaluation and selection of enterprise network software and services.

Experience Required:

+ Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, risk management and governance, threat and vulnerability management, incident management, vendor risk management, security monitoring, security policies and standards, and business continuity & disaster recovery

+ Ability to communicate security and risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Minimum of three years’ experience in the fields of cybersecurity or information technology.

Experience Preferred:

+ Prior experience leading an incident response team.

+ Knowledgeable with cybersecurity laws, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, RMF, CIS Controls, Chapter 60GG-2, F.A.C., and s. 282.318, F.S.)

+ Five years of related experience in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity.

+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or related security credentials.

Where You Will Work :

JAC’s office is located in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City. Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads, Tallahassee combines old-world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Close to Florida’s Gulf Coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit: https://www.talchamber.com/visit-tallahassee/ .

Pay and Benefits:

For a full-time appointment, the annual salary range is $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience.

Your benefits are a significant part of your compensation. The total compensation package for a full-time position ranges from $119,000 to $131,000 annually and includes salary, insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and holidays.

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 employee benefits including:

+ Annual and Sick Leave;

+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options benefits (this position has senior management health insurance premiums);

+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

+ Flexible Spending Accounts;

+ Tuition waivers to attend TSC, FAMU or FSU, and more!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .

JAC is a member of the Florida Retirement System and participates in the State Group Insurance Plan. However, JAC is not part of the State Personnel System.

How to Apply :

Complete the online application through People First. Only applications submitted online through the State of Florida People First website will be considered.

If you are unsure if your documents have been properly submitted, contact People First directly at 1-877-562-7287.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may 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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee