Arizona Department of Education-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Scottsdale, AZ
251-500 employees
Machinery Manufacturing

Information Technology Services at MCCCD is seeking an elite Cybersecurity Engineer to elevate Maricopa's security posture and protect mission-critical systems. Reporting to the Director of Security Operations, you'll be the technical powerhouse driving security innovation across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments. In this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge tools-EDR platforms, next-generation firewalls, and SIEM/SOAR solutions-to lead proactive threat hunting, rapid incident response, and deep forensic investigations. Your expertise in vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and business continuity will be pivotal in building resilient, future-proof architectures in AWS, Azure, and GCP. This is more than a security role-it's a chance to lead engineering initiatives, influence enterprise security strategy, and work on complex, high-impact challenges that protect critical assets and ensure seamless operations. If you thrive in an environment where innovation meets execution, we want to hear from you.

  • Security Technology Management: Designs, configures, deploys, and maintains enterprise security technologies, including next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection platforms (EDR/XDR), SIEM/SOAR solutions, and vulnerability management tools; ensures continuous optimization and tuning to maximize detection and prevention capabilities.
  • Infrastructure Security Collaboration: Partners with network, systems, and cloud teams to implement secure configurations and hardening across on-premises and cloud infrastructure; enforces security best practices and compliance standards.
  • Cybersecurity Leadership & Project Execution: Leads, plans, and executes enterprise-wide cybersecurity projects focused on protecting critical assets, reducing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance; viewed as a subject matter expert and serves as a trusted technical advisor to the Director and executive leadership on complex matters.
  • Vulnerability Management & Remediation: Conducts, reviews, and analyzes vulnerability scans across institutional systems; tracks remediation progress, prioritizes risks, and coordinates mitigation with IT staff and application owners.
  • Threat Monitoring & Incident Response: Identifies and triages potential and valid threats by monitoring SIEM dashboards and responding to security alerts; conducts initial investigations, escalates incidents appropriately, and participates in forensic and response activities; provides written record of findings with remediation recommendations; leads or participates in executing mitigation strategies.
  • Security Architecture & Vendor Coordination: Manages cross-functional teams, assesses vendor security postures, and implements enterprise security controls aligned with industry frameworks and best practices.
  • Administrative Responsibilities: Participates in districtwide committees and internal meetings; performs related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology, information security, computer science, cybersecurity, network security, or a related field and five (5) years of technical experience in the support of networks, systems and technology security.
  • OR
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or directly related field and two (2) years of technical experience planning and overseeing information technology initiatives such as data security, systems development or network design and related technologies such as intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning systems, authentication systems, operating systems and security tools.
  • OR
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Technical certifications may be used towards the substitution of the above-mentioned requirements for education and/or experience. Substitution amounts for certifications are based on the duration of time it takes to obtain the certification, the difficulty to obtain the certification, and/or the desirability of the certification as related to the business needs of the assignment.
  • Experience with cloud security frameworks, such as cloud secure access service edge (SASE)
  • Experience with vulnerability management and endpoint security
  • Experience in threat detection, risk management, and mitigation strategies
  • Experience scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate security tasks and support incident response
  • Experience with security configuration and hardening Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), TCM Security Penetration Testing Certifications, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
  • Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
  • 20 Paid Observed Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • https://www.azasrs.gov/, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
  • Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Annual Professional Development Funding
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
  • Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
  • Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
  • Pre-Retirement Planning Events
  • Qualifying Employer forhttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
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