DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to make Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST 

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) 
IT/Data Security Unit
1400 West Washington Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 
www.az.des.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $22.8671 - $42.1009 hourly ($47,563.56 - $87,569.87 annually)

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangement).  

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing culture that helps Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Information Security Analyst with The Data Security Unit. This position is responsible for reviewing all issues relating to the agency's data-sharing agreements and takes a major role or lead-related to data-sharing agreements which require policy, legal, regulatory, and technical analysis.

The position will require a current, valid Arizona Driver’s License. Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) and have an acceptable driving record in accordance with DES Fleet Management-Safety Program policy and procedures (DES 1-07-26 & DES 1-07-26-01). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Work with external and internal partners to ensure that sharing of data is done in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and with proper contractual safeguards.
• Inquiries regarding data sharing agreement options, policies, and practices.
• Ensures cost recovery occurs, accurately and timely, for UI data sharing by invoicing data requesters and coordinating with the DERS budget section concerning proper receipt of requested payments.
• Assist with program audits related to data sharing agreement activity.
• Monitor, review, analyze, and implement information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of data sharing policy, security, legal requirements, regulatory requirements, and administrative requirements.
• Experience in the management of both physical and logical information security systems.
• Knowledge and skills related to IT and telecommunications security trends and practices. Development of data security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of directives and practices required to prepare internal and external data-sharing agreements.
• Skills in policy, legal, and regulatory research, writing, technical presentation, outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to research, understand, and apply data sharing directives, determine data sharing agreement content, and deve