First review of applications will be on Thursday, December 26, 2024, and weekly thereafter.

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The City of Mesa’s Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is hiring a Cybersecurity Information Technology (IT) Engineer I that will provide a high level of skilled technical services and support a variety of areas within the Security team. This position will report to the IT Manager in Security.

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The Engineer I class assigned to Security provides skilled technical services in support of installation, configuration, testing, integration, and ongoing support for City applications or infrastructure within the technical support area of Security.

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About the Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have two plus years of experience in Cybersecurity. Strong sense of professionalism and ethics; have good technical skills and the aptitude to work independently; have very good verbal and written communication skills including presenting to large groups of people; three to five years implementing enterprise-wide security solutions; experience in Splunk, PCI Scanning, tools, and remediation plans; experience with Palo Alto UTM or next generation firewalls; experience with application scanning tools; familiarity with network architecture concepts, IDS/IPS, PCI compliance, Security log analysis, network scanning, and business user customer service experience; and have a good working knowledge of network and server fundamentals. Additionally, some experience with SMTP and SIP messaging using Microsoft based technologies will be a plus.

• Performing work on one or more assignments simultaneously, such as configuration, development, integration, testing, and resolution of problems for systems.
• Assessing, troubleshooting, and following established guidelines in escalation of hardware, software, and networking problems.
• Initiating and/or maintaining Incident Reports (IRs) using an online incident management system.
• Preparing and/or updating system documentation.
• Controlling changes in system environments to ensure stable and reliable delivery of computer resources.
• Developing and analyzing data for the purposes of problem resolution and strategic planning.
• Implementing, maintaining, and monitoring operating systems and related subsystems.
• Participating in projects and leading small projects and activities related to City computer systems, data, and infrastructure.
• Participating in the design of programs and installing and/or implementing information systems.
• Designing, developing, and implementing processes, procedures, and strategies for systems that function or communicate across multiple platforms.
• Supporting computing processes executed across multiple platforms and/or networks.
• Utilizing forecasting, trend analysis, monitoring, and reporting tools.
• Project management duties including estimating task duration and complexity, developing work plans, and scheduling target completion dates.
• Informing customer and management of project status.
• Coordinating efforts of team members.
• Reviewing adherence to policies and procedures.
• Reviewing results with and motivating team members.
• Ensuring all work is done in alignment with City and IT long-term strategies.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field, such as Engineering or Geography. Considerable (3 - 5 years) computer systems experience in at least one of the following technical support areas: Applications, Database, Desktop, GIS, Help Desk, Network, Security, Server, Service Desk, Telecommunications, or Web.

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Special Requirements. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

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Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

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https://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5059.pdf

Company Description

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Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

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At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

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Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

• The Major Account Manager will be responsible for consultative selling and solution development efforts that best address large enterprise customer needs within a targeted list of traditional Life Sciences and Medical Device manufacturers within the territory (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington DC)
• You will identify, develop and close sales opportunities across the Arista product portfolio including Data Center, Campus and AI Networking platforms including our Cloud based WI-FI and POE switches. In addition, the product portfolio includes the Arista Routing Platform, Cloud Vision (network automation & telemetry), and our DMF Fabric Monitoring, NDR, Endpoint and AI-driven Network Identity Management solutions.
• Establishing productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned agencies
• Creating and executing targeted account plans in concert with partner managers and sales engineering team.
• Establish customer demand through pre-engagement planning, research, and solution alignment to mission.
• Manage and align year 1 to year 3 business priorities across a named account territory.
• Create a marketing plan aligned with Life Sciences accounts and territory.

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor Degree (BA/BS, CS, BBA) or equivalent
• A minimum of 10+ years of Sales experience with a focus on developing large major Fortune 500 customers.
• Recent knowledge and strong customer relationships within customers in the Life Sciences vertical.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead both internal cross functional teams within Engineering, Legal, Marketing and external partners.
• Proven navigation of End User requirements definition through the contracting and resale processes is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of networking (Route, Switch, SDN, SD-WAN, Campus Networks, Network Virtualization, NFV), data center, and/or network automation solutions are prerequisites.
• Demonstrated people skills and ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Proven track record of building business plans, documenting the processes, and exceeding sales targets.
• Travel to our customers and regional partners within the territory

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Preferred Qualifications

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• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Description

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Our Mission

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At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

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Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

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Who We Are

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We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

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As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

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At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

• Own and drive impactful business outcomes
• Drive transformative change within the organization, wearing multiple hats (strategy development, product & program management, execution) to do what it takes to “move the needle”
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights, co-create deliverables, and drive execution to achieve business goals
• Manage matrix teams and provide coaching & mentoring to team members
• Structure and analyze complex business problems, develop hypotheses, and present data-driven recommendations
• Develop high-quality deliverables for exec-level consumption, including business cases and roadmap/execution plans
• Support strategy and business planning processes while fostering strategic capabilities across the organization

Required Qualifications

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• 8+ years of experience with 4+ years post-MBA with a minimum of 2 years in management consulting (MBB preferred but open to others), or top-tier tech strategy or "bizops" roles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with senior leadership and bridge business and technical discussions
• Proven relationship-building and influential leadership skills
• Experience in program management and overseeing large-scale transformations
• A proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Great teammate, willing to passionately roll up their sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Preferred academic credentials include a top-tier MBA or similar qualifications
• Expertise in the SaaS and/or Enterprise software industry is preferred - Knowledge of AI/ Gen-AI solutions and B2B GTM is a plus
• Security experience is not mandatory

The Team

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Our Strategy and Transformation team is a focused team that works on our most critical business challenges to drive and support our industry-leading growth. Your efforts will directly impact the overall strategy and success of a world-leading cybersecurity business. You will collaborate on complex business and technology problems that are top-of-mind for our executives.

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Compensation Disclosure

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The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $212000 - $291000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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Our Commitment

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We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes