Job Title: IT Security Analyst

Job Code: AZ 13235

Client: State of Arizona – AZDES (Department of Economic Security)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)

Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)

Work Location: 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Closing Date: 08/18/2026 at 3:00 PM

Position Overview

The State of Arizona (AZDES) is seeking an experienced IT Security Analyst (Governance, Risk & Compliance - GRC) to support the Division of Technology Services. The selected candidate will perform IT security risk assessments, compliance reviews, audit support, and security documentation while ensuring compliance with security frameworks including NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role requires collaboration with business and technical teams to strengthen enterprise security, governance, and compliance initiatives.

Required Skills

Strong experience with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5

Experience implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Experience with Windows and Unix environments

Experience performing IT security risk assessments, compliance reviews, and security audits

Knowledge of information security governance, risk management, and internal controls

Experience preparing audit documentation, security reports, findings, and POA&Ms

Knowledge of security and privacy regulations (NIST, IRS Pub 1075, HIPAA/HITRUST, CJIS, MARS-E)

Experience investigating security incidents and suspicious network activity

Strong written, verbal, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, business units, and project managers

Preferred Skills

Project Management experience

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GSTRT, GSNA, or CAP

Experience developing security policies, standards, and procedures

Experience supporting enterprise GRC programs

Knowledge of database administration, networking, and software development environments

Important Notes

Local Phoenix, AZ candidates only (within approximately a 1-hour driving distance)

Hybrid work schedule (All work must be performed within Arizona)

Contract-to-Hire (4 Months) – Candidates must be eligible for full-time conversion

No Visa Sponsorship

W2 Only (No C2C)

Candidates previously submitted to Req #10482 or Req #11481 will not be considered

Resume must clearly mention the candidate's current location

Candidate must be available for in-person interviews within one week of the posting closing

Candidate must be able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer

HireRight Background Check, Drug Screening, and Global ID Verification are mandatory

Primary Skills

NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Information Security, Risk Assessment, Security Audits, Compliance, Security Governance, Windows, Unix, Cybersecurity, Internal Controls, Security Policies, POA&M, Incident Response, NIST Compliance, CJIS, HIPAA/HITRUST, IRS Pub 1075, MARS-E, Project Management, CISSP, CCSP, GSNA, GSTRT, CAP Certification.