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Technical Operations Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, data center operations, and logistics, with openings at every level from operations coordinator through director of technical operations. Phoenix, Tucson, and Chandler are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by large employers such as Intel, Raytheon, and Amazon that maintain significant operational facilities across the state. The most in-demand specialties include systems and process optimization, IT infrastructure operations, and supply chain technical management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of technical roles in Secure Network Operations, including Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, Distributed Systems Engineer, and Network Operations Specialist. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.
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Duties
DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs.
This announcement is being used to fill the Secure Network Operations Talent Pool.
By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.
There are a variety of Secure Network Operations opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) , DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), and the U.S. Secret Service.
Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Technical Career Track, with a technical capability in Secure Network Operations, will generally apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including:
- Developing and implementing best practices, security guidance and documentation to ensure compliance with DHS or Component information systems (IS) and network policies.
- Scanning computer networks that DHS or Components rely on to access, share, and store information, diagnosing network connectivity issues or addressing network vulnerabilities.
- Installing and maintaining network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., Windows, Linux, iPhone Operating System [IOS], firmware).
- Supporting the implementation of DHS Headquarter (HQ) or Component information security programs, policies, procedures, and tools to optimize asset security and advise on network operations efforts.
- Assessing effectiveness of security controls through testing and maintaining network infrastructures including software and hardware devices.
- Actively monitoring computer network, desktop, mobile, and mainframe operating systems and their applications to include network capacity and performance.
- Engaging with system and network administrators to manage the operation, administration, and maintenance of networks, telecommunication systems, linked systems, and peripherals.
- Assessing the configuration and optimization of network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling) in accordance with Departmental or Component policies and best practices supporting the installation and replacement of network hardware.
- Developing and testing new system design procedures and quality standards to integrate new systems into existing architecture.
- Actively engaging with stakeholders across Department or Component providing feedback on network requirements, including network architecture and infrastructure when recommending security requirements for minimizing network user risk.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
- You must be 18 years of age.
- Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearance levels may vary.
- Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
- Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
- May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.
Qualifications
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. This position is in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally:
- Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.
- Range from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation.
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability in Secure Network Operations will generally:
- Understand the installation, configuration, testing, operation, maintenance, and management of networks and their firewalls, including hardware and software, which permit the sharing and transmission of all spectrum transmissions of information to support the security of information and information systems.
DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.
Education
Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.
Additional information
Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level.
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist: $106,700 - $138,000
Staff Cybersecurity Specialist: $129,700 - $163,00
Principal Cybersecurity Specialist: $154,600 - $196,500
Senior Principal Cybersecurity Specialist: $170,600 - $214,500
In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%).
Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources.
Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal.
More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) applicants participate in a multi-phase assessment process, which varies by career track. For the Technical Career Track, applicants participate in a two-phase assessment process:
- You must successfully complete each phase to advance to the next phase.
- The total time commitment for the two phases is approximately 4 hours (many applicants require less time!).
- Before each phase, DHS will e-mail you instructions and information to help you prepare.
- Assessments are time sensitive, so monitor your e-mail to ensure you have plenty of time to complete them prior to any deadlines.
PHASE I: ONLINE ASSESSMENTS
- Un-proctored - Completed online within a prescribed period of time.
- Includes two assessments: (1) a work styles inventory that will take about 30 minutes to complete; (2) a work simulation that you will have up to 2 hours to complete.
- The two assessments take about 90 minutes (on average) to complete.
- Requires a computer with audio (speakers or headphones) and a reliable internet connection.
- No knowledge of DHS or cybersecurity is required for these assessments, which measure non-technical capabilities that are important for professional success in the DHS-CS. This includes how you communicate, analyze information, and collaborate with others:
- The work styles inventory presents you with questions about your work-related interests and preferences.
- The work simulation presents you with realistic, work-related scenarios and asks you to respond to them.
PHASE II: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
- Proctored - must be scheduled in advance and completed at a designated assessment center within a prescribed period of time
- There is a different assessment for each DHS-CS technical capability (visit Jobs to learn more about the technical capabilities).
- Most individuals only have a primary technical capability and complete only one Technical Capability Assessment, but in limited circumstances, you may complete a second Technical Capability Assessment.
- You will have up to 2.5 hours to complete each Technical Capability Assessment; each takes about 90 minutes (on average) to complete.
- Assessments present realistic, work-related cybersecurity scenarios and questions to assess technical skills.
- Cybersecurity knowledge is assessed, but no knowledge of DHS is required.
- Applicants who successfully complete Phase II will undergo a resume review to confirm required experience.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly outline your cybersecurity experience.
Your proctored assessment results are valid for a period of one year after completion and will be kept and used toward future positions for which you might apply, that require the same assessments.
To learn about the assessment process for this Technical Track position, visit our portal and read the "Assessment Process" guide.
Required Documents
- Your resume. To help you prepare your resume before applying to the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit our application portal and read the "Resume Tips" guide.
- If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the online assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
- If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee please submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:- Position title- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)- Agency- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, required assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/21/2026 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below.
- To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA HIRE platform. This message will be delivered via email notification.
- If you are asked to take the online assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing online assessments on the USA HIRE platform, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the online assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the online assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the online assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for online assessments here: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.
Agency contact information
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
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Next steps
The DHS Cybersecurity Service application process is designed to both prioritize fairness to all applicants and identify qualified candidates to join the DHS Cybersecurity Service. Successful applicants proceed through the following steps and will receive notifications as each step is completed: Submit Initial Information
- Upload resume
- Answer questions about your expertise and experience
- Complete multi-phase assessment process
- Interview with the team you might join
- Receive a tentative job offer, including your compensation and benefits package
- Receive an invitation to start the background investigation process
- Receive a final job offer
- Determine your start date
Note: If you successfully complete the application process and receive a tentative DHS Cybersecurity Service job offer, applicable employment eligibility requirements, including those you must comply with throughout your appointment at DHS, will be communicated to you in writing.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify).
To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service employment eligibility, visit our application portal.
Overview
Range reflects typical low and high starting salaries available to employees in most of the U.S. See Additional information: Salary for more info.
- 2217 Network Operations (DHS Only)
- National security
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical operations manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of experience managing technical operations teams or production environments
- Demonstrated proficiency with operational metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, IT, and facilities in a manufacturing or technology setting
- Familiarity with ERP systems, CMMS platforms, or enterprise operations software used in Arizona's industrial sectors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior leadership and interfacing with regulatory and compliance teams
Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical operations manager in Arizona?
Most technical operations manager roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or operations management combined with progressive experience in a technical environment. Arizona does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but candidates targeting aerospace or defense positions may benefit from security clearance eligibility. Employers in Chandler's semiconductor corridor and Phoenix's logistics sector typically promote from senior technician, process engineer, or IT systems analyst roles.
How much do technical operations managers make in Arizona?
Technical operations managers in Arizona earn a median of about $166,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,320 for the lowest 10% to over $228,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical operations managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring technical operations managers in Arizona right now include Freeport-McMoRan, Xsolla, and VAI Resort, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of semiconductor fabs, defense contractors, and large distribution centers makes it one of the more active states for this role across both manufacturing and technology verticals.
Which Arizona cities have the most technical operations manager jobs?
Bagdad, Arizona, and Phoenix account for the most technical operations manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its dense mix of corporate headquarters, data centers, and logistics operations, while Tucson's openings are driven heavily by Raytheon and the University of Arizona's research partnerships, and Chandler's concentration reflects Intel's ongoing fab expansions and the surrounding supplier ecosystem.
Are there remote technical operations manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're limited. About 50% of technical operations manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role in manufacturing and infrastructure environments. The portions of the job most commonly performed remotely include reporting, vendor management, and process documentation, while floor oversight and team supervision remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a technical operations manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual-contributor role such as systems technician, operations analyst, or process engineer into a team lead position. Intel's Chandler facilities and Amazon's Phoenix-area fulfillment network regularly bring in operations associates and shift supervisors as feeder roles. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or a PMP credential strengthens candidacy considerably for Arizona employers who weight structured process improvement skills when considering candidates without direct management experience.
Where can I find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to technical operations manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the available roles by location and specialty, find the ones that fit your background, and apply directly to the listings that match.
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