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Senior Network Security Manager

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025

Posting Date

04/15/25

Application Deadline

04/21/25

Pay Range

$114,000 - $180,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Enterprise Technology

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Security Manager to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise network security systems. This role is responsible for managing all core cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, DNS, VPN access, Active Directory, and digital certificates. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in network security, identity management, and DNS systems, along with strong experience in modern cloud security tools such as WAF, DDoS protection, and Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms like OKTA.

About Us

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County's Enterprise Technology & Innovation!

We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Six years of experience related to Firewalls Operations, and VPN Services

  • Experience in Identity Access Management, and Active Directory services

  • Two years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

  • Experience with:

    • Palo Alto Firewalls

    • Infoblox DNS/DHCP

    • Active Directory administration

    • VPN platforms (e.g., GlobalProtect, AnyConnect)

    • Digital certificate management (PKI)

    • WAF and DDoS mitigation tools

    • OKTA or similar SSO/identity providers

  • Certifications:

    • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

    • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator

    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    • Infoblox Core DDI Certification

    • Cisco or equivalent networking/security certifications

Job Contributions

  • Lead the configuration, management, and optimization of all Palo Alto firewalls across the enterprise

  • Administer and maintain Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services, ensuring accurate and secure network addressing

  • Manage Active Directory services, including user authentication, group policies, and security configurations

  • Oversee VPN access systems, including policy creation, user provisioning, and access monitoring

  • Maintain and support digital certificate infrastructure (PKI), including certificate authorities and automated issuance processes

  • Implement and manage Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and DDoS protection platforms to safeguard public-facing applications

  • Support and maintain OKTA Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions and related identity federation services

  • Ensure secure and seamless access control to cloud and on-premises systems

  • Monitor system logs and alerts to detect, analyze, and respond to potential security threats

  • Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements

  • Lead root cause analysis for security incidents and develop mitigation strategies and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and policies

  • Provide technical leadership to network and cybersecurity staff. Evaluate new technologies, make recommendations, and assist in long-term planning for network security enhancements

Working Conditions

  • Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

  • Work is performed in a home office and data center environment in a hybrid teleworking schedule. Must be able to work after hours, weekends and holidays, as well as be on-call 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Managers are expected to be available for on-call staff escalation should an outside-of-business-hour event require manager escalation.

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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