Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Client: City of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Note: This is a hybrid position with 2-3 days' onsite work.
Required in-person interview.
"The applicant is at the heart of our universe."
Job Description:
- The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in information security, capable of designing, implementing and maintaining robust security solutions for our customer’s environment.
- This role requires deep understanding of cloud security, particularly in Azure and AWS environments, as well as experience leading security initiatives in large enterprise organizations.
Work activities:
- Develop/integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements
- Employ secure configuration management processes
- Ensure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines.
- Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
- Develop and maintain the organization's security roadmap
- Design and implement security architectures for Azure and AWS environments
- Conduct regular security assessments of cloud infrastructure
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies and procedures
- Implement and manage cloud-native security tools and services
- Lead incident response efforts for high-priority security events
- Develop and maintain security monitoring and alerting systems
- Implement and manage SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
- Work with development teams to implement secure coding practices
- Perform security code reviews and application penetration testing
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives
- Manage security projects and allocate resources effectively
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in information security roles
- Extensive experience with cloud security, particularly in Azure and AWS environments
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Excellent understanding of network protocols and security technologies
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Highly Desired/Preferred
- 8+ years of experience in information security roles
- Extensive experience with cloud security, particularly in Azure and AWS environments
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Excellent understanding of network protocols and security technologies
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
"If you are: bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction, enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client, so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit."
About Us:
Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services (
https://triforce-inc.com ) has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.
