Posting Close Date
Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-23-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special Instructions
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume.

Applications submitted without both a chronological resume will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be evaluated and scored based on their relevant education, experience, and training, as outlined in the job bulletin.

The highest-scoring applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026, and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams (available as a free download).

Hiring interviews, if applicable, may be conducted on-site at the City of Tucson Information Technology Department in Tucson, Arizona on the week of September 8, 2026.

The City of Tucson does not provide visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be be provided for this position.

Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area, if applicable.

Candidates who are placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List and receive a contingent offer of employment must successfully complete the following: An extensive background investigation, including local, state, and national criminal history and fingerprint checks.

Recruiter Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Liliana Almeraz at [redacted] or [redacted].

Position Specific Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's degreeExperienceThree (3) years of relevant experienceEquivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/CertificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
 
GIAC certifications, such as:
GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler
GSEC – GIAC Security Essentials Certification
GSTRT – GIAC Security Threat Intelligence
(ISC)² certifications, such as:
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
CompTIA certifications, such as:
Security+
CySA+ – Cybersecurity Analyst

Equivalent certifications from other recognized industry organizations
 
Experience in:
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black, and Microsoft Defender XDR, including investigation and response workflows.

SIEM administration and detection engineering using tools such as Splunk and Falcon LogScale, including use of regex, dashboard development, and alert tuning.

Security automation and scripting, including PowerShell, Python, Bash, and regex, for threat detection, remediation workflows, and data parsing.

Network and forensic analysis tools, such as Wireshark, NetScout, and capabilities in network, memory, and endpoint forensics.

Cloud administration and security across platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Workspace, and Azure, including IAM integration and security control implementation.

Firewall administration (e.g., Palo Alto), Cisco CLI, and virtualization technologies.

Various operating systems including Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 7–11, macOS, and Linux distributions using CIS benchmarks and secure baselines.

Email and threat protection systems such as Proofpoint TAP/TRAP and cloud-native defense.

Collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning mindset with ability to work across teams and adapt to evolving threats.POSITION DETAILSJob ProfileJ0771 - Security Administrator

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation GradeG110Hourly Range$35.37 - 53.05 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)ExemptPosition TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeDepartmentInformation TechnologyDepartment LinkNo WebsiteBackground Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT USBenefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.  The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

Recruiter NameLiliana AlmerazRecruiter [email protected]

For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.