CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY OPERATIONS LEAD - 72003955 Date: Aug 26, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 859737 Agency: Management Services Working Title: CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY OPERATIONS LEAD - 72003955 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 72003955 Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Cybersecurity Community Operations Lead Florida Digital Service State of Florida Department of Management Services This position is located in Tallahassee, FL The Cyber Community Lead serves as the public face of the Florida Digital Service’s cybersecurity engagement efforts. This high-visibility role builds and sustains collaborative relationships with state agencies, local governments, and external partners to strengthen Florida’s cyber resilience. Responsibilities include leading cybersecurity community initiatives, managing events, facilitating Cyber Advisory Council meetings and work groups, and coordinating cybersecurity awareness and training programs. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Serve as primary liaison between FLDS and state/local government cybersecurity stakeholders. • Plan and facilitate Cyber Advisory Council (CAC) meetings, enterprise security leader meetings, and work group sessions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. • Organize and execute statewide cybersecurity events, including cybersecurity conferences, Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities, and local government town halls/webinars. • Coordinate cybersecurity training initiatives, including statewide cyber range exercises, phishing simulations, and curriculum development for local governments. • Develop and maintain Information Security Manager (ISM) and Local Resource Packets, ensuring timely updates and broad distribution. • Maintain the Florida Digital Service mailbox, triaging inquiries and coordinating responses with subject matter experts. • Represent FLDS at conferences, speaking engagements, and community events. • Track and report on CAC recommendations, training metrics, and community engagement activities. • Identify opportunities for partnerships and community-driven initiatives to advance statewide cybersecurity objectives. • Maintain cybersecurity training criteria used by state and local cybersecurity professionals Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of: • Cybersecurity principles, policies, and frameworks (NIST, CIS, Florida Cybersecurity Standards). • Florida statutes related to cybersecurity (F.S. 282.318, F.S. 282.3185, F.S. 282.319). • Event planning, public communications, and stakeholder engagement best practices. Skills in: • Public speaking and facilitation of large and small group meetings. • Coordinating cross-agency projects and multi-stakeholder initiatives. • Developing written materials, including agendas, reports, presentations, and training content. Abilities to: • Build consensus among diverse stakeholders. • Translate technical concepts into language for non-technical audiences. • Manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines. • Travel within Florida as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience: 3+ years in program management, stakeholder engagement, or community coordination. • Experience planning and facilitating large-scale events or multistakeholder meetings. • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and public sector operations. Other: • Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside normal business hours. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Advanced degree in Public Administration, Communications, or Cybersecurity. • Experience in government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs. • Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, Security+, or PMP. • Background in cybersecurity awareness training or public affairs. Other job-related requirements for this position: • Ability to sit for extended periods of time. • Ability to stand for extended periods of time. • Ability to drive and/or fly long distances. • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30lbs. Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140. 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.myflorida.com DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com 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. Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140. Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee