Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application byat 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the application process all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume and cover letter at the time of the application. Applications that do not include both documents by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.

The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position. Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area if applicable.

**Save the date: Interviews will be conducted virtually on the week of January 12 2026.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520 )837-4303 or

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer position at the City of Tucsons Information Technology Department (ITD) drives the strategic implementation of cybersecurity initiatives for the Water Utility by leading technical projects performing threat analyses and adopting advanced security technologies. This position involves both hands-on technical work and mentoring junior staff working closely with the cybersecurity team to meet strategic goals.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of IT Security personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees daily cybersecurity operations for the Tucson Water Department including incident response vulnerability management and lifecycle management of security systems. Focuses on all areas of Tucson Water technology including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT). Ensures continuous improvement and optimization of security processes.

• Manages and implements strategic cybersecurity initiatives in alignment with the Citys security objectives ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Oversees cross-functional team collaborations leading technical groups in project delivery delegating responsibilities to junior staff and maintaining strategic focus under the IT Security Managers guidance. Guides and mentors junior colleagues within the cybersecurity team leveraging technical expertise to assign tasks and elevate the cybersecurity teams technical competencies.

• Utilizes sophisticated analytical tools to monitor identify and mitigate potential cyber threats ensuring the citys defense mechanisms are proactive and robust. Stays informed on global cybersecurity trends and threats translating knowledge into actionable strategies for the Citys cybersecurity efforts.

• Supports the Cybersecurity Team by contributing to the strategic development and implementation of cybersecurity measures ensuring they are in line with the broader technological and security goals of the city. Drafts and refines comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks focusing on robust and scalable solutions enhancing security posture.

• Performs compliance monitoring documentation maintenance and additional support tasks as needed to meet the cybersecurity teams objectives and assists the IT Security Manager in decision-making processes.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

A masters degree in Computer Info Systems (CIS) Cybersecurity IT Management Info Systems (MIS) or related field.


Experience in Cisco Microsoft System Security Certification Consortium (ISC²) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) SysAdmin Audit Network and Security Institute (SANS) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and cloud certifications like Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Cloud Architect are beneficial.

Experience in guiding daily operations and project tasks within a small team following the strategic direction of the manager.

Experience in information security administration including experience in policy management and technology.

Experience in fostering collaborative relationships across teams promoting and disseminating cybersecurity knowledge and initiatives.

Experience with Splunk for creating queries and dashboards and expertise in managing large datasets. Proficiency in vulnerability management solutions (e.g. Nessus Tenable Rapid7).

Experience in conducting cybersecurity investigations including evidence gathering log analysis and threat hunting to recommend effective actions.

Experience in developing and refining cybersecurity processes to enhance the security posture of the City of Tucson.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0774 - Lead Security Administrator

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click Grade

G112

Hourly Range

$42.80 - 64.20 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Information Technology

Department Link

No Website

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive flexible and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being security and future and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical dental vision life disability and FSA coverage surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave paid tuition reimbursement student loan repayment off- and on-the-job training and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy) national origin veteran status age disability genetic testing or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination you may file a complaint with the City of Tucsons Office of Equal Opportunity Programs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney Generals Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

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Recruiter Name

Liliana Almeraz (99363)

Recruiter Email

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