Security Enterprise Architect

Posting Date

06/04/25

Application Deadline

06/08/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $115,000 - $145,496 annually
Full Pay Range: $115,000 - $176,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Enterprise Technology

About the Position

The Security Enterprise Architect provides the highest level of expertise for the design and implementation of technical controls to secure County technology resources including wireless/radio, telecommunications, software/applications, server infrastructure (physical & virtual), compute devices, and network infrastructure. The Security Enterprise Architect provides expert guidance for designing robust solutions that comply with all Maricopa County security policies, procedures, and standards. Additional responsibilities include supporting enterprise network and system risk analysis and consulting with operational departments on applicable security controls to ensure compliance with US, State, and local laws, codes, rules and regulations, and policies.

About Us

Are you seeking a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County’s Office of Enterprise Technology! Our team prides itself on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Seven years related IT work experience

• Four years of experience in secure system design

• Two years of experience in a dedicated information security role at a senior level

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another IT-related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Four years administering and securing any combination of:

  • Software development as SSDLC, DevSecOps

  • Cloud-native environments including AWS and/or Azure; Containerization

  • Virtual and/or Software defined Infrastructure

  • Databases and Applications including web-based, n-tier/SaaS

  • Identity and Access, for example Privleged Management Solutions, AD, SSO

  • Edge protection including: WAF, DDoS, Email Security

  • Data Security/Compliance with DLP solutions

  • Redundant and resilient systems

  • Network infrastructure including routers, switches

• Experience in Enterprise Architecture

• Personnel management and/or direct supervisory experience

• Documentation of Process, Security Standards and Policy

  • Familiarity with common Security Frameworks

  • Zero Trust

• At least one of the following certifications:

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

  • CompTIA Security+

  • TOGAF (The Open Group Architectural Framework)

  • Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

  • Other certifications demonstrating competency in security architecture