Cloud Network Engineer
Job Location:

1300 W Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Position may eventually be hybrid, however, on-site will be a requirement each week.

Posting Details:

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 Grade: 29 Closing Date: 06/07/2026

Job Summary:

The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based (Microsoft Azure) and on-premise infrastructure and applications. This position supports IT development and security initiatives by managing cloud systems, enforcing security protocols, and producing high-quality documentation, diagrams, and procedures that ensure operational clarity and compliance. Installs, monitors, and directs proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of systems. Supports Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity programs. Prioritizes and plans work activities; sets goals and objectives; uses time efficiently; communicates activities and results as appropriate.

Job Duties:
• Azure Infrastructure Design & Management
o Architect, deploy, and maintain Azure-based services including VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Networking, and Identity. Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Security Engineering & Compliance
o Implement and monitor security controls across Azure and on-premise environments. Manage identity and access (Azure AD), threat protection, vulnerability assessments, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, CJIS).
• Documentation & Process Development
o Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, flowcharts, and RunBooks for cloud systems and security protocols. Ensure clarity and accessibility for cross-functional teams.
• Automation & DevSecOps Integration
o Collaborate to develop scripts and pipelines (PowerShell, GitHub Actions, etc.) to automate deployments and integrate iterative security into CI/CD workflows
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting
o Lead investigations into cloud-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation. Collaborate with SOC and IT teams to ensure rapid resolution and learning.
o Serve as initial point of action in security incident triage, reporting and mitigation in concert as needed with desktop support

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge: These are the foundational domains the engineer should understand deeply:
• Microsoft Azure Architecture & Services, - Compute (VMs, App Services, Functions)
• Networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute), - Storage (Blob, File, Disk)
• Identity (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC), - Monitoring (Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Sentinel)
• Cloud Security & Compliance, - Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth, and secure access patterns
• Azure-native security tools (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Security Center)
• Regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation, - Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates
• GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting
• ITIL & Change Management, - Incident, problem, and change management processes
• Documentation standards and lifecycle management, - Enterprise Documentation Practices
• Diagramming (Visio, Lucidchart).
• SOPs, runbooks, and flowcharts for repeatable processes

Skills: These are the applied capabilities the engineer should demonstrate:
• Cloud Deployment & Optimization, Design and deploy scalable, cost-effective Azure solutions
• Monitor and tune performance, availability, and cost
• Security Engineering, Configure and monitor security baselines, alerts, and threat detection
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation
• Technical Documentation, Translate complex systems into clear, visual, and written documentation
• Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories
• Customer Support & Troubleshooting, Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and security incidents
• Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders during escalations
• Collaboration & Cross-Team Enablement, Work with developers, compliance officers, and IT operations
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to team wikis

Abilities: These reflect the engineer's capacity to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings:
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud and security issues independently
• Design secure-by-default architectures that meet compliance mandates
• Document and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Balance proactive security hardening with agile development needs
• Adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements

Selective Preference(s):

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or significant certifications and experience in Cloud and Security areas
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering roles
Preferred: Licensure, Certifications (or similar)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200/SC-300
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check, confirmation of any degrees/certifications, and an MVD records check.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

Benefits:

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.
Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Arizona state employees participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected] for assistance.