Senior Security Engineer (Senior Info Tech Systems Specialist)

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix provides a diverse variety of services to a growing population of over 1.6 million people and is dedicated to being responsive to Phoenix residents, businesses, and visitors. These many services provide incredible opportunities for technology professionals who want to impact and serve the community where they live.

Recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Working in public service offers many rewards. Join the City of Phoenix team and b e a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow!

The Information Technology (IT) Department is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join their team within Central IT. This department provides technological support and services to the city's complex systems of networks and various technology needs of more than 14,000 employees.

The Senior Security Engineer plays a key role in safeguarding network services and protecting sensitive data across our infrastructure and cloud services. In this role, you will oversee the implementation of network security Citywide to ensure compliance with information security policies, standards, and procedures. You will be responsible for the provisioning, deployment, configuration, and administration of network and security related hardware and software including firewalls, routers, switches, virtual private networks (VPNs), web and data loss prevention (DLP) systems.

Key Duties :

• Participate in the development and execution of a security governance board.
• Provide security engineering for citywide IT projects by providing aid and guidance in implementing new and existing security controls, baselines, and systems integration.
• Provide support for day-to-day operations of the City's network security infrastructure.
• Provide disaster recovery / business continuity engineering planning.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Analyze complex procedures and provide feedback for improvements and provide detailed tasks to staff and support community.

SALARY

Pay Range : $93,121.60 to $131,040.00 / annually.

Hiring Range : $93,121.60 to $118,872.00 / annually.

Pay Range Explanation :

Internal Only : Please understand that this is pay grade 067. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

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BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes :

For more details, visit : Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :

Analyzing network traffic using packet capture tools such as Wireshark.

Web filtering and web proxy tools.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 10, 2025. All materials must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

During the online application process, you will provide responses to questions regarding your experience and qualifications (the system allows copy / pasting into the answer fields). Information you provide in these questions should align to the information in your resume. Information not consistent with your resume may not be considered when determining your education and / or experience level.

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REFERENCE

Senior Info Tech Systems Spec, JC : 09570, ID# 58853, 10 / 24 / 25, USM, KA, Benefits : 007

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.