AHCCCS

Address:  801 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Open until filled

Salary: $84,823 - $99,000 

Grade: 29

This position is eligible for part-time/full-time remote work (including virtual office arrangement). Must reside in the State of Arizona.

The Information Services Division (ISD) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Information Security Architect. As the Information Security Architect, you will be helping secure the data of over 2.4+ million members. You will need to be able to work with emerging technology, adapt quickly to an every changing environment, and use experience to understand and meet the needs of our members and internal customers. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures compliance of NIST, ISO, MARS-E and other standards AHCCCS is required to adhere to

• Leads forensic efforts

• Participates in audits and assessments

• Proactively solve complex problems

• Analyze and design enterprise information security systems and services

• Implements and interprets polices, directives and procedures

• Develops and maintains the Information Security planning process

• Thorough working knowledge of information security technologies, industry trends and best practices in

• Considerable knowledge of specific information protection standards (HIPAA, MARS-E, etc)

• Mastery with concepts of ISO27000, NIST 800 and other security standards

• Excellent customer service skills

• Expert troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated ability to architect, build and implement large information security systems

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies

Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 or more years of experience in information security systems engineering, architecture, and design (or equivalent experience).

Preferred:
• Certified Information Security Systems Professional. At least 3 years of Information Security experience.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• 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 for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. 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.

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (12 and 13 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work 100% virtually or remotely on an ad-hoc basis (home office)

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time virtual/remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.