Job No: 541150
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS,PHOENIX
Categories: Information Technology/Services
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Funding Arizona's future through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement.
SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Job Location:
Support Division
1600 W Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $75,000
Grade: 24
Closing Date: 6/10/2026
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the security of the systems owned and managed by the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and for the incident response and inspections of vendor systems that provide services with ADOR's protected information.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
System Security Analysis, Action and Reporting
Conducts daily traffic analysis, identifies and characterizes incidents.
Generates incident reports, and investigates suspicious network activity, and responds to alerts.
Processes, documents, and coordinates resolution of trouble calls with multiple IT units and InfoSec team.
Validates software patches, security fixes, and tests and validates modified system configurations and vulnerability remediation.
Incident Response & Service Delivery
Responds promptly to customer needs taking a customer-centric approach to service and problem solving.
Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Participates in root cause analysis (RCAs), lessons learned, and Incident Response table top exercises for continuous improvement of security processes and customer service.
Responds to requests for service and assistance, security alerts, and is self-accountable to meet commitments.
Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness
Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
Completes all required training in a timely manner
Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested
Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge/Understanding
Working knowledge of information security technologies and best practices in the areas of risk assessment, compliance and vulnerability management
Familiar with vulnerability management tools such as, but not limited to, Tenable/Nessus, Veracode, Rapid7, Qualys, or similar.
Skills
Skills
Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple tasks, assignments and projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
Abilities
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to perform general security/audit functions
Ability to develop and write technical documentation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to understand and solve problems
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another
Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Selective Preference(s):
Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of three years' experience in information security analysis or equivalent
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Degree in information technology or related field
Previous experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
Employment Verification and Reference Checks
State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at ogre,ctr@azdor.gov
*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
