ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

100 North 15th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

Grade: E2

This position will close on Tuesday June 30, 2026  

The Assistant Director is a high-impact executive role within the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO).

Serving as a key strategic partner to the Deputy Director of the SISPO, this position will assist in leading the day-to-day implementation and operational execution of Arizona's cybersecurity mission.

This position ensures the protection of the state's digital and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks by overseeing the integrated efforts of security operations, engineering, risk management, and program support.

Program and Project Management:

• Provide executive level oversight for the program portfolio of the office, ensuring that statewide cybersecurity programs are measured and monitored against key performance indicators and projects and services are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Department and state strategic goals. Organize, direct, mentor and guide the program support staff to refine workflows and standard work, manage dependencies, deconflict resources, ensure financial analysis and fiscal health with the Finance and Budget team. Supports vendor and other key external program cross- team collaboration, and communicate milestones to executive stakeholders. Oversee program budgets, coordinating finantial analysis and fiscal health with the Finance and Budget Team. Supports vendor and other key external program stakeholder relationships

Strategic Deputization:

• Act as the primary delegate for the Deputy Director when necessary in high-level internal and inter-agency briefings when the Deputy Director is unavailable. Participate in the development and help lead the implementation of the Statewide Cybersecurity Strategy and ensure operational alignment across all teams, agencies, and stakeholders

Operational Leadership:

• Synchronize the activities of the primary functions of the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office (SISPO) and provide operational day-to-day leadership

Other:

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• K0498: Knowledge of operational planning processes

• K0644: Knowledge of cybersecurity operation policies and procedures

• K0676: Knowledge of cybersecurity laws and regulations

• K0677: Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and procedures

• K0678: Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations

• K0679: Knowledge of privacy policies and procedures

• K0680: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices

• K0681: Knowledge of privacy principles and practices

• K0682: Knowledge of cybersecurity threats

• K0683: Knowledge of cybersecurity vulnerabilities

• K0684: Knowledge of cybersecurity threat characteristics

• K0688: Knowledge of common application vulnerabilities

• K0689: Knowledge of network infrastructure principles and practices

• K0728: Knowledge of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) principles and practices

• K0730: Knowledge of cyber safety principles and practices

• K0743: Knowledge of new and emerging technologies

• K0784: Knowledge of insider threat laws and regulations

• K0785: Knowledge of insider threat tools and techniques

• K0800: Knowledge of evidence admissibility laws and regulations

• K0818: Knowledge of new and emerging cybersecurity risks

• K0839: Knowledge of critical infrastructure systems and software

• K0892: Knowledge of cyber defense laws and regulations

• K0990: Knowledge of cyber operations principles and practices

• K1014: Knowledge of network security principles and practices

• K1025: Knowledge of decision-making policies and procedures

• K1180: Knowledge of organizational cybersecurity goals and objectives

• K1183: Knowledge of organizational cybersecurity policies and procedures

• K1188: Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures

• K1209: Knowledge of risk mitigation principles and practices

Skills:

• S0111: Skill in interfacing with customers

• S0406: Skill in developing policy plans

• S0415: Skill in evaluating regulations

• S0416: Skill in evaluating policies

• S0431: Skill in applying critical thinking

• S0506: Skill in identifying customer information needs

• S0511: Skill in establishing priorities

• S0707: Skill in developing and executing comprehensive cyber operations assessment programs

• S0800: Skill in analyzing organizational patterns and relationships

• S0807: Skill in solving problems

• S0821: Skill in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

• S0826: Skill in communicating with external organizations

Ability:

• T1020: Determine the operational and safety impacts of cybersecurity lapses

• T1036: Integrate leadership priorities

• T1060: Advise senior management on organizational cybersecurity efforts

• T1088: Communicate the value of cybersecurity to organizational stakeholders

• T1227: Manage cybersecurity budget, staffing, and contracting

• T1238: Determine the effectiveness of enterprise cybersecurity safeguards

• T1307: Develop cybersecurity policy recommendations

• T1308: Coordinate cybersecurity policy review and approval processes

• T1336: Verify the inclusion of sound cybersecurity principles in the organization's vision and goals

• T1342: Oversee policy standards and implementation strategy development

• T1543: Develop cybersecurity policies and procedures

Required:

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance up to at least SECRET. Must be a US Citizen. Must be able to successfully pass a background check

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. 3-5 years of experience in a related field

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree Preferred

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Required to drive on State business; must possess a valid Arizona driver's license

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ryan Murray at rmurray@azdohs.gov for assistance