Job Description

Job Title:

Cyber Security Analyst (Hybrid)

Client:

Maricopa County, AZ

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Work Location:

301 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 705, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Duration:

Contract through

06/30/2026

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week);

Overtime expected

Maricopa County is seeking an experienced

Cyber Security Analyst

to support the design, security, and ongoing operation of a new recording system within a Kubernetes-based, containerized infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the system is secure, stable, reliable, and compliant with public-sector and election-related regulations.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with internal IT teams and external vendors to assess system architecture, implement secure configurations, and maintain effective monitoring and logging. This position focuses on

security governance, operational assurance, and defense readiness

, rather than building the platform from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

Support the security design and implementation of a Kubernetes-based, containerized system Review and validate system architecture for security, reliability, and compliance Implement and maintain secure configurations, access controls, and safety principles Monitor system activity using logging, alerting, and data-logging tools Ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices and governance standards Support cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on system operations
Help ensure the system is defensible, auditable, and compliant within a regulated public-sector environment

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of hands-on experience

in: + Kubernetes

Cybersecurity principles and practices
+
Practical experience with: + Cloud or hybrid environments
+ Access controls and identity management
+ Monitoring and logging tools

Infrastructure security and systems architecture
+
Strong understanding of: + Governance and security compliance

Reliability and operational resilience
+

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting

government, public sector, or other regulated environments

Familiarity with election systems or public services infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree

in a related field (required/preferred)

Primary Skills

Cyber Security, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, Data Logging, Governance, Infrastructure Management, Access Controls, Systems Architecture, Reliability, Safety Principles, Public Services