Adobe Mountain School (MIS)
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary: $71,676 - $110,000 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: October 15, 2025

This position entails managing existing computer network security issues and concerns within the agency's network. This encompasses all IT devices, including phones, computers, cameras, switches, routers, firewalls, laptops, tablets, servers, WAP wireless controllers, and any other device connected to the agency's network. The role also involves instructing youth participating in the Youth Vocational Program.

-Maintain existing infrastructure and ensure the system is secure against internal and external intrusion.

-Maintain system level patches for IT equipment.

-Network testing for vulnerabilities as mandated by federal, state, and local requirements.

-Generate and monitor real time reports and audits of all IT equipment.

-Work with outside vendors and keep current with emerging technologies.

-Install and maintain physical network connectivity, including CAT5/6 cabling, terminating, and fiber cable/patch management.

-Install, maintain and configure agency camera infrastructure. Including camera installation, access levels and back up of recorded data.

-Maintain and administer agency Physical and Virtual Server environment.

-Youth Vocational Program - instruct and teach youth in all aspects of MIS.

Knowledge of various infrastructure technologies and in-house developed applications including but not limited to:

-Palo Alto Firewall Technology

-Wide Areas Networking (WAN)

-Local Area Networking (LAN)

VMWare - Virtual Server Environment

-Cisco Router and switching technology

-Bosch camera systems

-Microsoft Server Operating Systems

-Windows 7 & 10 Operating Systems

-Anti-virus Technology

-Federal and State laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to information security

-Virtual Private Networks

-Palo Alto Firewalls

-Penetration Testing

-PCs, tablets iPhone, and printers

-All aspects of cyber security initiatives


Skill in:
-Customer service

-Interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

-Expert troubleshooting

-Demonstrated expertise in information system configuration management


Ability to:
-Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks

-Work collaborative in teams and across organizations

-Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly

-Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization

-Develop and write technical documentation

-Evaluate and test emerging technologies

-Install and repair PC hardware and software

-Perform advanced design, maintenance and repair or servers

-Apply Cyber Security principles in maintaining a secure network environment

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience

The preferred candidate will have:

• 10 years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Active Directory systems

• 3 years Microsoft Azure Administration

• 4 years of hands-on experience in IP networking to include Cisco management

• Proficiency in PowerShell usage.

Additionally, experience with cloud platforms such as Azure; Advanced certifications in security and/or systems administration; and Veeam backup experience.

Requires possession of, and ability to maintain a current and valid Arizona issued driver's license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license records checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.010).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a behavioral assessment, comprehensive background investigation and drug screening and post employment physical examination.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.