Cybersecurity AnalystJob ID: 321688
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range $64,346.00 - $83,649.50/annually, DOE
Grade 117
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar 12 Months
Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-
creating excellence in education for a better world.We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom.
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We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County.
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Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of
benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is looking for a forward-thinking
Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dynamic security team. The Cybersecurity Analyst plays a key role in protecting MCCCD's digital ecosystem, including network, systems, and data from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
This role contributes to the overall security posture of the organization through leveraging continuous monitoring solutions, participation in incident response activities, and enhancing the vulnerability management program. The
Cybersecurity Analyst will collaborate with end users and champion cybersecurity awareness within the MCCCD community.
Essential Functions 20% - Uses the latest security solutions to continuously monitor MCCCD's networks and systems; identifies, thwarts, and repels security breaches, intrusions, and anomalous activity.
20% - Investigates moderately complex security incidents, performs root cause analysis, and implements appropriate response measures following established procedures.
15% - Analyzes security alerts from various security tools, network devices, and information systems to identify potential threats.
15% - Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and trends to proactively enhance MCCCD's security posture.
15% - Performs vulnerability scans of networks and applications; identifies weaknesses and recommends remediation strategies.
10% - Evaluates network and system security configurations against best practices and risk-based access controls; recommends hardening strategies to reduce risk.
5% - Performs related duties as assigned; there is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field and two (2) years of technical experience in the support of networks, systems, telecommunications, and/or technology security.
OR
An equivalent combination of education, full-time experience, and/or certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Technical certifications may be used towards the substitution of the above-mentioned requirements for education and/or experience. Substitution amounts for certifications are based on the duration of time it takes to obtain the certification, the difficulty to obtain the certification, and/or the desirability of the certification as related to the business needs of the assignment.
Desired Qualifications - Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
- Experience with security frameworks such as NIST.
- Experience applying data encryption techniques.
- Experience with forensic analysis and data recovery.
- Experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint security solutions.
Special Working Conditions There is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.
The selected candidate will need to reside in the Phoenix area or relocate within six months of hire.
This role may involve after-hours work and non-regular business hours.
ITS does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.
May be required to sit for a prolonged period; viewing a computer monitor.
How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials
will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date Open until filled
First Review
Monday, August 18, 2025Applications received after the review date may not be screened.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321688&PostingSeq=1jeid-de0585289b21f743847dcb0302c35a4b
