Security Engineer I - Information Technology

Pima County is seeking a Security Engineer I (Information Technology) to support information security auditing and control effectiveness across the organization. This is an in-office role based in Tucson, AZ, focused on monitoring security systems, investigating incidents, and helping translate compliance requirements into practical procedures for computer environments.

The position includes ongoing interaction with agency partners across Pima County and requires the ability to support system implementations and upgrades, including occasional after-hours and weekend coverage. The Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, anti-malware solutions, security data monitoring, event logs, and security patching.
• Address security issues proactively and, when appropriate, escalate items for management review.
• Develop and maintain information security procedures, standards, and guidelines for computer system environments.
• Develop plans and recommend implementation of critical enterprise-wide security hardware and software solutions.
• Monitor information security auditing tools and provide management-level reports in response to compliance audits as needed.
• Perform system forensics and security incident investigations as required.
• Audit information systems for compliance and security, including architectural containment and retirement standards.
• Review effectiveness of security measures relative to applicable policies and procedures and recommend changes related to information security, remote access to systems, and networks (physically and digitally).
• Interact with agency partners across Pima County.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school AND two (2) years of experience in Information Security.
• Valid driver license required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license required at time of appointment.
• Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant suitability to operate County vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications may result in termination.
• Employment offers are contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend hours are required to support system implementations and upgrades.
• May require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by court or law enforcement agencies due to access needs for County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• County requires pre-employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience with Microsoft Active Directory administration, Microsoft Entra ID administration, Windows Server administration, and Windows Desktop Administration.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with DNS, Networking, and VPNs.
• Minimum one (1) year experience utilizing a SIEM for investigation and auditing to support compliance based on policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with Enterprise PKI.
• Minimum one (1) year experience developing new tools related to log analytics, audit, and compliance.
• Minimum one (1) year experience reading and understanding federal, state, industry, and organizational policy and guidelines, such as CJIS, NIST, HIPAA, and PCI.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with vulnerability scanning tools and endpoint security tools.
• Minimum one (1) year experience performing audits of policies, guidelines, and procedures for consistency, completeness, and viability.
• Minimum one (1) year experience writing policies and procedures.

Technologies

• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Windows Server
• Windows Desktop Administration
• DNS
• VPNs
• SIEM
• Enterprise PKI
• Log analytics
• CJIS
• NIST
• HIPAA
• PCI

Job Details

• Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
• Job Type: Classified
• Job Classification: 6052 - Security Engineer I
• Salary Grade: 16
• Annual Salary: $79,185 - $110,905

Pay Range Notes

The hiring range is estimated at $79,185 - $95,056 annually. The final salary offer will consider skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Selection and Screening

• Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit to the selection process only candidates who meet minimum qualifications.
• Applications are assessed based on listed education and experience; candidates meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated against preferred qualifications.
• The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.
• Additional assessments or testing may be required.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• May lift materials and/or equipment 35 lbs. or less.
• Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.