Information Security Analyst

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours.

We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

Job Location:

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 58007 (Hybrid)
Posting Details:

Salary: $65,000

Grade: 22

Job Summary:

The Information Security Analyst is primarily responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all ADHS data, including sensitive health and personal information. This role acts as the primary security liaison for the user community, ensuring that all staff understand and adhere to required data protection protocols. The Analyst manages identity and access control across the enterprise, handling user account creation, role modifications, and removals using modern authentication tools.

Daily responsibilities include enforcing security standards across ADHS on-premise servers and cloud platforms, managing directory permissions, monitoring security alerts, and serving as the subject matter expert for all security‑related Help Desk escalations. In addition to daily security administration, the Analyst plays a critical role in change management by guiding secure deployments and enforcing version control procedures across all ADHS networks and applications.

This position also serves as a technical project lead for ADHS secure data transfer and remote access initiatives, such as implementing secure VPNs and modern network access solutions. The role requires readiness for emergency incident response, which involves off‑hour account administration, forensic system lock‑downs, and rapid threat mitigation during active security events. Finally, the Information Security Analyst is expected to support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community.

The ideal candidate will promote equal opportunity at all levels of ADHS and help foster an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential, free from discrimination. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform Identity and access management, including all access control.
• Create, maintain, and review Information Security access controls as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of new programs.
• Create, update, and maintain, compliance with Information Security related procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• HIPAA and departmental standards and procedures as they relate to the functional application of effective data security procedures and best practice techniques in an enterprise environment.
• Information Security Analysts need to be experienced in the administration of various ADHS operating systems Including but not limited to:
  Microsoft, Linux.
• Demonstrates administration experience with Google, Microsoft technologies.
• Experienced in the administration of Client Server concepts, design, and applications.
• Knowledge of the performance management {PM) model and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methods in a public…