Salary: $70,010.00 - $98,015.00 Annually
Location : Dade City, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Information Technology
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: Salary Range: $70,010.00 - $98,015.00
Pay Grade: Pay Grade: P44 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

This role is responsible for the detection, prevention and resolution of security threats to computer networks and plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Pasco County's data and information systems, additional responsibilities may include analysis, design, implementation, configuration, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting of security events to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and business applications.

Essential Job Functions

Supports cross-functional IT teams in maintaining secure and compliant systems. Performs regular monitoring of security alerts, investigates suspicious activity, and escalates complex issues to senior engineers. Conducts routine vulnerability scans and provides analysis of findings with recommended next steps. Maintains working knowledge of security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Participates in vendor-led training to stay current on tools and practices that strengthen security posture. Implements established security procedures, assists with applying security configurations, and updates documentation as needed. Provides user support for security tools, compliance requirements, and general security inquiries. Participates in incident response by gathering logs, performing initial triage, and supporting containment and remediation efforts. Contributes to post-incident summaries and improvements to existing processes. Performs related duties supporting day-to-day security operations with moderate independence and sound judgment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of security best practices including documentation, scheduling, and troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge of security monitoring technologies, concepts, and standards, e.g. SIEM, vulnerability scanning and remediation, IDS, IPS, and technical policy writing.
• Knowledge of incidence response, threat hunting, forensics, threat intelligence and security audits.
• Knowledge of endpoint protection technologies, concepts, and standards, e.g. scanning, quarantining, and segmenting of devices that show any indicators of compromise.
• Knowledge of server and workstation technologies, concepts and standards, e.g. web servers, API's, patch management, IP Networks, DNS, relational databases and securing data flows.
• Familiarity of security management frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, & CIS controls.
• Knowledge of applicable methodologies, tools, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task between operational and project task.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in project planning: estimation of tasks, time, and team size requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate strong team-oriented interpersonal skills.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in a related filed and two (2) years experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field and four (4) years' experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications OR graduation from an accredited college or university with anAssociate Degree in Cybersecurity or related field and six (6) years' experience in implementing and maintenance of security applications and hold an Intermediate certification in Forensics, Incident Handling, Intrusion Detection, or Monitoring from EC-Council, Offensive Security, GIAC, ISACA, ISC2, and/or FITSP. Multiple advanced certifications in Forensics, Incident Handling, Intrusion Detection, or Monitoring from EC-Council, Offensive Security, GIAC, ISACA, ISC2, and/or FITSP may substitue for the years of experience above pending the certifications.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in the implementation and maintenance of security applications?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess an Intermediate certification in Forensics, Incident Handling, Intrusion Detection, or Monitoring from EC-Council, Offensive Security, GIAC, ISACA, ISC2, and/or FITSP?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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• Utility bill insert
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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