Security Engineer (0095) (Remote)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Information Technology Bureau

Here is your opportunity to join our Technology Services section. The Security Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining compliance policies across endpoints, managing a comprehensive Vulnerability Program, and developing Attack Surface Reduction strategies. This includes using tools like Microsoft Endpoint Protection and Intune, addressing patching needs, creating security baselines, and providing remediation for vulnerabilities and exposures. Additionally, the role involves creating security documentation and participating in vulnerability assessments to ensure robust endpoint and application server security.

The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida).  Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Compensation: 

Infrastructure Administrator 2 $50,460.80 - $68,783.21
Infrastructure Administrator 3 $57,678.40 - $79,624.99
Infrastructure Administrator 4 $62,316.80 - $86,000.00

The starting salary ranges are included for the Infrastructure Administrator position reflects the minimum to 50.3% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Establish, and maintain compliance policies for managed endpoints using the available suite of tools available including Microsoft Endpoint Protection and Intune 
• Manage the Vulnerability Program and address scanning cadence, patching cadence, and exceptions. Address missing legacy, OT, and third-party patches as well as assist with upgrades that have not been addressed due to the availability of resources and continue to identify any remaining vulnerabilities.
• Create, monitor, and report on actionable intelligence that reveals endpoint, application server weaknesses and vulnerabilities
• Establish Workstation Security Baselines, maintain appropriate controls and implement required remediation activities
• Develop and maintain Security Systems documentation.
• Provide for the Assessment and Remediation of published Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s)
• Create Attack Surface Reduction strategies including defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege, performing continuous vulnerability administration, manage access controls which includes the application of those strategies across District endpoints and any IoT Devices 
• Participate in Vulnerability Assessments and provide effective remediation of identified outcomes
• Participate in Disaster Recovery exercises.
• Support Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) activities and the Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) team
• Manages daily workload and supports projects within online ticketing system.
• Follows Change Management processes.

Working Conditions

Most work is conducted in a standard office environment; occasional trips to service offices and other locations may be required. Ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 10 pounds. Some after hours and weekend work is required by the Information Technology Bureau to complete projects and initiatives.

The District plays a critical, emergency management role before, during and after major storm events and/or in conjunction with the overall emergency management strategy, operations and recovery for the State of Florida. The employee therefore may be required to perform duties as assigned before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies. Such duties may include the employee's normal work duties or other emergency support functions as determined necessary by the District.

Required Credentials for Security Engineer  

 Infrastructure Administrator 2

• Associates degree (or higher) and two (2) years of related work experience. (Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Valid driver's license 

Infrastructure Administrator 3

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience. (Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Valid driver's license 

Infrastructure Administrator 4

• Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience. (Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Valid driver's license 

Preferred Credentials for Security Engineer

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, or related field 

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met. 

Additional Details

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  This position is based out of the Brooksville, FL office, however remote work is available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within the District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM 

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions. 

Apply Now

Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. 

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.