Florida Digital Service Seeking Deputy State CISO of Strategy

Florida Digital Service is looking to hire a deputy state CISO of strategy.

Warren Sponholtz was recently promoted from a deputy CISO position to state CIO.

The deputy CISO of strategy will lead cybersecurity strategy, planning, risk, governance, training and policy. Reporting to the state CISO, this role coordinates with the deputy CISO to manage statewide cybersecurity efforts.

Specific job duties include:

• Lead statewide cybersecurity strategic planning
• Oversee rulemaking and compliance with Florida statute 282.318
• Develop and manage cybersecurity training programs
• Handle governance, risk management and compliance
• Manage agency cybersecurity relationships and knowledge management
  

A desirable candidate will have an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science or information technology, with a graduate degree preferred. Highly sought-after certifications include CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CCISO, CISA and various CISSP credentials. Additional valuable certifications are CCSP, OSCP and CASP.

More information can be found in the duty statement. The yearly salary range is $130,000-$145,000, and the application deadline has been extended to Sept. 6. The opening was posted Aug. 28.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to incorporate the extended application deadline for the job posting.