INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ANALYST

Salary : $87,427.60 - $131,141.40 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00127
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
Incumbents perform technical duties and procedures necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems assets at the City of Surprise, and protect systems from unauthorized access or intentional misuse or destruction. This position performs duties associated with the daily tactical and operational administration of technology and physical security systems, perform regular vulnerability scans of systems and applications, and work with other IT professionals on the remediation of security found or discovered issues. Incumbents will also participate in incident response, investigation and reporting of computer security incidents. May project manage small IT projects and associated staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree in Information Technology, GIS or Computer Science and five years of related information technology experience in assigned area; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

Experience supporting or administering physical security technologies, including access control and video surveillance systems, is preferred.

Experience supporting regulatory compliance, security audits, assessments, or remediation activities associated with HIPAA, PCI DSS, CJIS, or comparable security and privacy requirements is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher in Information Technology, GIS, or Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, GIS, or Computer Science
• Associate's Degree in Information Technology, GIS, or Computer Science
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05

How many years of related information technology experience do you possess?

• 9 years or more
• 7 years to less than 9 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• Less than 5 years
• None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

08

Describe your work experience and number of years installing, configuring, and or managing IT Security software. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
09

Describe your work experience with encryption. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
10

Describe your work experience with vulnerability patching and anti-virus updates. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
11

Describe your experience working with security concepts related to security, operating systems, networks, and Wi-Fi. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
12

Describe your work experience working with Microsoft 365. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
13

Describe your work experience troubleshooting software and hardware issues. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
14

What security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) are you most familiar with, and how have you applied them in past roles? If you do not have this knowledge, write "N/A".
15

Explain how you stay current on cybersecurity trends threats and regulatory requirements.
16

What experience do you have with security policies and procedures development or enforcement? If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
17

Have you ever conducted or supported a cybersecurity audit or compliance assessment (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST)? Describe your role. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
18

Describe your work experience working with Physical Security (i.e., cameras, access control hardware). If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
Required Question