State of Arizona
DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SENIOR Job Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ
Posting Details Salary: Up to $37.7612 per hour (DOE) Grade: 24 Closing Date: January 15, 2026
Job Summary Responsible for safeguarding computer systems and networks by conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and developing security policies and procedures. Key duties include monitoring systems for suspicious activity, performing technical analyses of breaches, and collaborating with other departments to implement and maintain strong security practices. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause analysis and problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.
Job Duties
Conduct audits of information systems compliance, to include network devices; servers; and end user devices, related to security standards, guides and application updates to enable and ensure accreditation of all systems IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures.
Conduct investigations of security incidents, reports findings to leadership and remediates findings based on guidance from the Cybersecurity service provider and IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures to include computer viruses and sanitation of highly classified information from organization.
Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, Online research, and information sharing between other Cybersecurity/Information Assurance professionals. Must anticipate the effects of new emerging technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations.
Troubleshoots problems and implements changes on multiple computer platforms. Diagnoses system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. Provides solutions by modifying codes, devising fixes, documenting problems and advising responsible party. Interacts with peers and vendors to resolve hardware and software problems and reports unresolved problems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of:
A variety of operating systems (ex. Windows OS.) on desktop and server.
Customer service and support principles and methods used to deliver a wide range of customer support services.
System software, hardware and networking and how they all interconnect/work together.
Applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
IT security certification and accreditation requirements; network operations and protocols; and computer forensics principles.
Skilled in:
Troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on multifaceted and interdependent computer platforms.
Applying IT security principles, methods, and tools.
Implementing and supporting IT security applications.
Applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
Prioritizing and planning work activities; ensuring proper protection of evidence is used in investigating computer crimes.
Ability to:
Utilize excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Apply IT security certification and accreditation requirements.
Execute on network operations and protocols.
Prioritize workload based on Risk Management needs and impact to the organization.
Work within guidelines of established methods; obtain, clarify and provide information within established parameters and guidelines.
Selective Preference(s) Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. A Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, or Software Engineering is preferred. Security+, Pentest+, SSCP, CEH, CCSP, GSEC certification are preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
This is an Information Assurance position. The candidate must meet the requirements for certification at Level II in the Information Assurance Technician within 6 months, or less, of appointment to this position. Certification requirements may be found in DODI 8140 and DOD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. This includes a Bachelor's degree of any kind and CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Contact Us If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov. DEMA is a smoke‑free work environment. ADA/EEO Employer. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SENIOR Job Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ
Posting Details Salary: Up to $37.7612 per hour (DOE) Grade: 24 Closing Date: January 15, 2026
Job Summary Responsible for safeguarding computer systems and networks by conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and developing security policies and procedures. Key duties include monitoring systems for suspicious activity, performing technical analyses of breaches, and collaborating with other departments to implement and maintain strong security practices. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause analysis and problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.
Job Duties
Conduct audits of information systems compliance, to include network devices; servers; and end user devices, related to security standards, guides and application updates to enable and ensure accreditation of all systems IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures.
Conduct investigations of security incidents, reports findings to leadership and remediates findings based on guidance from the Cybersecurity service provider and IAW with all command, Army, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures to include computer viruses and sanitation of highly classified information from organization.
Maintains an operational knowledge base of past, current and possible future threats to the security posture by attending courses, conferences, seminars, Online research, and information sharing between other Cybersecurity/Information Assurance professionals. Must anticipate the effects of new emerging technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations.
Troubleshoots problems and implements changes on multiple computer platforms. Diagnoses system failures to isolate source of problems between equipment, system software, and application programs. Provides solutions by modifying codes, devising fixes, documenting problems and advising responsible party. Interacts with peers and vendors to resolve hardware and software problems and reports unresolved problems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of:
A variety of operating systems (ex. Windows OS.) on desktop and server.
Customer service and support principles and methods used to deliver a wide range of customer support services.
System software, hardware and networking and how they all interconnect/work together.
Applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
IT security certification and accreditation requirements; network operations and protocols; and computer forensics principles.
Skilled in:
Troubleshooting problems and implementing changes on multifaceted and interdependent computer platforms.
Applying IT security principles, methods, and tools.
Implementing and supporting IT security applications.
Applying methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
Prioritizing and planning work activities; ensuring proper protection of evidence is used in investigating computer crimes.
Ability to:
Utilize excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Apply IT security certification and accreditation requirements.
Execute on network operations and protocols.
Prioritize workload based on Risk Management needs and impact to the organization.
Work within guidelines of established methods; obtain, clarify and provide information within established parameters and guidelines.
Selective Preference(s) Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. A Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, or Software Engineering is preferred. Security+, Pentest+, SSCP, CEH, CCSP, GSEC certification are preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
This is an Information Assurance position. The candidate must meet the requirements for certification at Level II in the Information Assurance Technician within 6 months, or less, of appointment to this position. Certification requirements may be found in DODI 8140 and DOD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. This includes a Bachelor's degree of any kind and CompTIA Security+ certification or higher.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Contact Us If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov. DEMA is a smoke‑free work environment. ADA/EEO Employer. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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