Entry-Level Cyber Information Assurance Analyst

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks an Information Assurance professional to design and implement data security across applications, databases, and procedures, ensuring privacy by design and risk-driven controls. You will work with stakeholders to align controls with regulatory requirements and audit expectations.

The role emphasizes threat assessment, data life-cycle protection, and supporting enterprise compliance programs, with guidance from senior analysts and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Basic technical subject knowledge within a job area or system.
• Experience applying information security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows information security and data privacy framework controls to protect APS sensitive information.
• Maintains inventory of applications and databases containing sensitive data and builds privacy by design into lifecycle.
• Performs risk management tasks and assists in mitigation processes.
• Participates in vendor risk management and assesses vendor risk.
• Monitors applications and databases for unusual activity.
• Assists in compiling regulatory compliance evidence and training workforce on data handling.
• Reports security concerns to senior analysts.

Skills

Risk management

NIST/CIP/GAPP

Info assurance

Malware detection

IAVM

Security design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks an Information Assurance professional to design and implement data security across applications, databases, and procedures, ensuring privacy by design and risk-driven controls. You will work with stakeholders to align controls with regulatory requirements and audit expectations.

The role emphasizes threat assessment, data life-cycle protection, and supporting enterprise compliance programs, with guidance from senior analysts and cross-functional teams.