Security Engineer
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

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An Innova Solutions Client is immediately hiring for an IT Security Engineer
Position type: Full-time/Direct Hire
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid- Tuesday and Thursday in office)

Security Engineer
Description
The Security Engineer will work in conjunction with a team of IT operations professionals to ensure data, computer systems, and infrastructure are secure through analysis, testing, and investigation. The Security Engineer will take a lead role in performing necessary installations, upgrades, and improvements for the Firm's current cybersecurity infrastructure.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team up with IT leadership to shape and evolve cutting-edge strategies that drive the company's security architecture forward.
• Partner with dynamic business groups to embed security best practices into the heart of exciting new projects, from conception to launch.
• Take charge of the vulnerability management platform-configuring, scanning, reporting, and keeping endpoint agents updated to stay ahead of the curve.
• Lead the way on the EDR platform, diving into event investigations, crafting smart alerts and reports, refining policies, and keeping everything running smoothly.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineers and operations experts to ensure Microsoft cloud solutions are built with security excellence at their core.
• Proactively conduct audits to make sure EDR and vulnerability scanning tools are always on point and performing at their best.
• Keep a vigilant eye on the SIEM and Microsoft Azure environments, spotting potential threats before they become a problem, and fine-tuning Splunk alerts and dashboards for ultimate efficiency.
• Be the go-to leader during security incidents, minimizing impact, communicating solutions, gathering forensics, and making hard-hitting recommendations to strengthen defenses.
• Stay on top of external threat intelligence across industries, bringing fresh insights and actionable recommendations to ensure the company stays ahead of future risks.
• Collaborate with tech operations teams to ensure essential security controls-like firewalls, MFA, and NAC-are always functioning at peak performance.
• Deliver insightful reports on security metrics, incident outcomes, and other security initiatives that drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Risk and Audit teams to tackle certification tasks and client inquiries, keeping everything on track and running smoothly.
• Be the expert in third-party security due diligence, ensuring new vendors meet top-tier security standards.
• Inspire and mentor junior security staff, sharing your expertise and passion to help build a stellar team.

This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages growth and celebrates success. Join us and make a real impact in a company that's dedicated to keeping security strong, dynamic, and ahead of the game!
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in security, computer science, information technology or related field
• Current security certifications preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year
• 3+ years of work experience as a security analyst or information security engineer
• Hands on experience in security software and systems including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus/EDR software, identity monitoring solutions, authentication platforms, log management , web-content filtering platforms, and vulnerability management systems
• Splunk, Crowdstrike, and Qualys software experience preferred
• Azure cloud security experience is a plus
• Ability to work in complex IT environments with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with multiple teams in a dynamic environment
• Experience in project task planning, implementation, and documentation
• Strong communication skills

(onsite Tues and Thurs, remainder of the week remote)

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $120k to $127k per year
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits provided by client as this is a Direct Hire position

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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