Security Analyst Jobs

City of Goodyear, AZ

Location:
United States, Goodyear

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

84045.99 - 124766.86 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The IT Security Analyst performs the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions and threat monitoring, incident response, and resolution of security incidents detected by those systems. Additional tasks will include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. The IT Security Analyst is expected to be fully aware of the enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Job Responsibility:

Performs the day-to-day operations of the in-place security solutions and threat monitoring, incident response, and resolution of security incidents detected by those systems
Involvement in the implementation of new security solutions
Participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures
Conducting vulnerability audits and assessments
Participates in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture
Participates in the creation of enterprise security documents
Participates in the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan
Maintains up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry
Recommends additional security solutions or enhancements
Performs the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions
Assists with the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices
Maintains operational configurations of all in-place security solutions
Monitors all in-place security solutions
Reviews logs and reports of all in-place devices
Participates in responding to and investigating security incidents
Participates in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits
Provides on-call support for end users for all in-place security solutions

Requirements:

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to meet the criminal background regulations mandated by the FBI CJIS Security Policy
Must possess two certifications from the following organizations (or similar): Microsoft
Cisco
VMware
Comp TIA
Commvault
ISC2
GIAC
etc.
Work requires the ability to read technical instructions, technical specifications, trade magazines, responses to RFPs/RFQs, planning documents, policies/procedures, and documents generated by staff at a high level of comprehension
Work requires the ability to perform math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra that require calculations and formulas
Work requires the ability to write interoffice memos, creation of process and procedural documentation, user manuals, staff presentations, issue papers, planning documents, and requests for proposals at a high level
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide

Nice to have:

Proactive and analytical professional
Strong background in cybersecurity
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of current security threats
Commitment to safeguarding sensitive public data and infrastructure
Thrives in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
Embraces innovation
Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills
Passion for public service
Adaptability to rapid growth
Desire to contribute to a modern, resilient digital infrastructure

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Expiration:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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