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DISASTER RECOVERY ARCHITECT
Job No: 542751
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Engineering/Architecture/Surveying/Planning, Information Technology/Services
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
DISASTER RECOVERY ARCHITECT
Job Location:
Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $96,000 - $106,000
Grade: 28
Closing Date: August 17, 2026
Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Infrastructure Architect. This position will serve as a Disaster Recovery Architect. Position will proactively solve unique and complex systems problems. This position also provides expert level support through performing system analysis and design, operations and maintenance, security, systems management, technical support, and resource management. The Disaster Recovery Architect is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the restoration of vital systems and data after a natural or human-made disaster. The DR Architect coordinates with Division leaders, teams of engineers, technicians, and other IT professionals to ensure the organization can quickly recover from any type of disruption.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with business subject matter experts to develop and document business DR requirements, business risks, solution testing, and IT support requirements. Establish and maintain regular DR communications, along with command and control plans. Review and document technology requirements for remote access and remote support activities. Champion statewide DR collaboration in order to drive cost efficiencies.
• Assist business units with the coordination of agency business impact assessments, DR exercises and managing of recovery events. Assist with post-mortem discussions to resolve DR testing issues. Assist DES Divisions with interpreting rules and regulations applicable to the agency pertaining to DR. Continued follow-up of agencies IT business needs for DR.
• Maintain accurate master copies of DR procedures. Coordinate and facilitate meetings of State agencies' DR teams to assist with documenting the strategic DR goals to meet State of Arizona's business continuity and recovery requirements, along with capabilities for remote support.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of the DR program to identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks. Periodic cost assessments of DR options available to business, including mass communications and preparedness solutions.
• Participates in projects by evaluating infrastructure and applications as they relate to DR to reduce security risks and enhance the Agency's overall security posture.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:

• All infrastructure technologies
• Evaluating and testing emerging technologies
• Installing and repairing PC hardware and software
• Advanced information system configuration management
• Systems Administration skills including data replication, data backups and restoration, servers, etc. (All equipment and technologies that would need to be restored in the event of a disaster)
• Managing large enterprise-wide projects

Skills In:

• Solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others
• Interpersonal, written and oral communication
• Working collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Building strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Expert troubleshooting

Ability to:

• Remain open to others' ideas and trying new things
• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced information system configuration management
• Take a customer-centric approach to problem solving; solicits customer feedback to improve service

Selective Preference(s):
This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• N/A

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 10 or more years of experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, and systems design (or equivalent experience).
• Applicants for this position will be required to apply for and show proof of receipt of a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card.
• This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. 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 record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at email OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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