Data Security Lead: Breach Response & Compliance

Polk County Sheriff's Office; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Sheriff's Office in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Data Security Coordinator to lead technical and operational security within the Information Technology Division.

You will design and monitor firewalls, IDS, AD monitoring, email gateway, and log management while ensuring FDLE compliance and incident response.

This role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and the ability to work under pressure to protect sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Four year degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Data Security, Internet and related software.
• Two (2) years specialization/training in 4 GL database programming, UNIX and/or DOS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for IT Data Security.
• Design, develop and maintain all aspects of Data Security including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Member Training, Phishing Prevention, Active Directory Monitoring, Email Gateway, Log Management and other security functions as needed.
• Knowledge of security tools / procedures and hacking methods.
• Monitor logs as needed for security breaches.
• Responds to security breaches as required.

Skills

Diagnostic

Technical

Interpersonal

Advanced computer

Basic English grammar

Keyboarding

Troubleshooting

Research

Education

Two year degree in Computer Science or related field

Four year degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP

Ruby

HTML

Java

Web page design tools

Job description

Polk County Sheriff's Office in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Data Security Coordinator to lead technical and operational security within the Information Technology Division.

You will design and monitor firewalls, IDS, AD monitoring, email gateway, and log management while ensuring FDLE compliance and incident response.

This role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and the ability to work under pressure to protect sensitive data.