Information Technology Security Administrator - Tempe Arizona

IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR 

First review of applications will occur on November 28, 2025.

Pay Grade: 116

Annual Salary Range: $89,600 - $132,100

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:    

IT / Security & Privacy Office

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number: 

RC# 902374

DESCRIPTION

This position administers security servers, firewalls, intrusion detection appliances and other systems. Performs compliance activities to ensure the successful implementation of the city’s security program. Facilitates the conducting of technology audits; reviews all audit reports and responses to ensure timeliness and effectiveness of corrective actions. Assists in the development and management of the city’s information security program, including policies, standards, guidelines, baselines, and procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Provides project support and consulting for city-wide IT initiatives and projects. Reviews project Requests for Proposals (RFQs), coordinates procurement, and advises and reviews applications architectures.
• Oversees: email security operations including phishing/SPAM remediation, DMARC, endpoint detection and response, investigations and forensics, and SIEM and log management. Responds to incidents and investigates security breaches.
• Manages firewall policy implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Oversees and supports identity access management. Provides  Identity and Access Management  system support, third party vendor account management, third-party connection agreement support, and social media access assignments. 
• Monitors vulnerability to security threats and oversees threat intelligence, governance, risk, and compliance. Assists with performing assessments and audits. 
• Supports security awareness efforts through ongoing employee training and new employee orientation.
• This is a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulated position and requires the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the Security Policy.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in computer network, IT systems security, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Information Systems, Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Any Information Security, Information Privacy or Information Audit Certifications. is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Police background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.