Senior Information Security Engineer - HYBRID in Philadelphia ($80/hr)

Our federal client is hiring a Senior Information Security Engineer on a hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite) basis in Philadelphia, PA for $80/hr (W2). This is a federal position: You MUST be a US Citizen/Green Card holder to be eligible. We CANNOT accept C2C candidates at this time.

Position Overview:

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 a 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Nice-to-have's:

• 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