IT Security Analyst

  • CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA
  • Chandler, Arizona
  • Jul 27, 2024
Full Time Administrative Analysis and Research Information Technology and Communication Services Public Safety
  • Salary: $88,649.60 - $128,502.40 Annually USD

Job Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Information Technology Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an IT Security Analyst. The position is scheduled to work 5 days a week, 8 hours per day.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The Information Technology department at the City of Chandler values the importance of Team Chandler and is dedicated to driving innovation to provide extraordinary service to our customers. We harness the power of cutting-edge technology and business automation tools to transform the way we serve our community. Our team coordinates the use of computer technology across various city departments to ensure accurate and timely information is available to citizens, elected officials, management, and staff. We manage technology investments and assets such as the city's enterprise computer network, systems, and applications, and we are committed to continually advancing our technological capabilities. Our responsibilities also include providing technology services and support, consulting, business process analysis, and project management.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an IT Security Analyst who is passionate about customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and above all, innovation. The ideal candidate carry out and implement the daily operations of the IT network security program while maintaining the network systems from unauthorized access or intentional misuse or destruction. An employee in this class participates in network incident response and investigation and updates and creates information security procedures. This class may be required to provide on call support during non-business hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Key Responsibilities
  • Monitors alerts and responds to security events by investigating, correlating, triaging and escalating security events.
  • Assists with maintaining information security processes, products and systems to mitigate cyber and technology-related risks.
  • Assists with performing technology system security audits and risk assessments.
  • Keeps abreast of latest threats and takes appropriate threat mitigation action (i.e., anti-phishing campaigns, metrics, and communications); recommends and establishes industry best practice security standards and ensures compliance with Citywide policies and standards.
  • Reviews access to information systems and audits role-based access permissions.
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Minimum qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 2 years of recent experience in security and networking systems supporting a variety of security technologies, infrastructure and team cultures.
  • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 8/9/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Base Pay

88,649

Job Address

Chandler, Arizona United States View Map