IT Cyber Security Analyst Senior/Lead

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Application Deadline

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Department

About the Position

The IT Security Analyst Senior/Lead assesses IT information risk and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the Sheriff's Office network, systems, and applications. This position provides IT security expertise to perform complex duties and may lead or direct the work of lower-level staff to enhance the technological security of the Sheriff's Office.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in IT security and compliance or related field.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Two (2) years' experience in managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) and/or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Experience in a government or law enforcement environment.
• Experience in Governance and Policy compliance (NIST 800-53).

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Three weeks of vacation PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Two weeks of Sick time PTO accrual your first year (rollover!)
• Pension: Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid Parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees.
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to free County gyms
• Employee Discounts
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Performs high level analysis of potential network vulnerabilities/threats and risk assessments to remedy threats from unauthorized users.
• Reports on findings and recommendations for corrective action.
• Leads lower-level staff in assessing and addressing vulnerabilities; reviews and analyzes output from network security devices.
• Provides technical expertise to staff in the Technology Bureau.
• Provides advanced security operations support; produces the day-to-day metrics.
• Reviews changes to information systems to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Implements and evaluates organizational compliance with the Sheriff's Office and the County's IT Information Security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Identifies areas where existing data security policies and procedures may require revising or new policies may need to be developed; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce risk and documents remediation options regarding acceptance or mitigation of risk scenarios.
• Facilitates and monitors performance of risk remediation tasks, changes related to risk mitigation, and reports on findings.
• Develops and recommends policy and procedural improvements; modifies procedures to prevent future incursions.
• Consults with departments regarding the implementation of approved information security controls.
• Educates users about network security policies and consults on security issues.
• Remains current on latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs primarily indoors. Tasksrequire sitting for long periods, managingtime pressures and high work volumes with high degree of decision making, concentration, and accuracy. Position requires ethical conduct and a professional demeanor.

Work environment

• Indoors
• Rarely outdoors or in temperatures above 90 degrees
• Conditions may rarely include stairs or ladders, high noise level, dim lighting, bright lighting, exposure to contagious diseases
  

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
  

Social environment

• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork
• Conditions frequently include interruptions, time pressures. High volume of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, frequently changing tasks, unscheduled tasks, working in close physical proximity with others
• Conditions rarely include emergencies, traumatic subject matter, dangerous environment, isolation, overtime/rotating shifts, public contact

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Project management.
• Technical infrastructure, networks, databases and systems in relation to IT Security and IT Risk.

Skill in

• Comprehending, analyzing, and communicating complex technical information.
• Managing time efficiently and adjusting to multiple changing priorities.
• Applying advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities to critical tasks to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Assessing user requirements into technical specification documents.

Ability to

• Perform complex analysis of IT security information.
• Demonstrate initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Build trust, influence, and foster relationships with diverse team members.
• Apply discretion and integrity when handling highly confidential information.
• Communicate effectively with command staff, employees of all levels, and external contacts.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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