Information Security Engineer

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. Serve as or become the lead subject matter expert for security tools including CASB, vulnerability scanning suite and EPP .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security tools and practices, including vulnerability management, incident response, and security engineering. Proficient in implementing security standards and conducting risk assessments to enhance organizational security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vulnerability ManagementSecurity Engineering ExpertiseCloud Security SolutionsPalo Alto Firewalls SuiteSecurity Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Security ToolsVulnerability ScanningIdentity ManagementAccess ControlIntrusion PreventionNetwork Security EngineeringSecurity DocumentationSecurity Standards ImplementationIncident Response ProceduresSecurity Assessment Tools

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsCASBDLPIPS/IDSEncryptionVPNTLSSSHSFTPTCP/IP

Certifications & Qualifications

Palo Alto Firewalls Certification

Industry Keywords

Network SecuritySecurity OperationsSecurity ControlsComputer Incident Response TeamEnterprise Patching Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewallsTCP/IPUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as or become the lead subject matter expert for security tools including CASB, vulnerability scanning suite and EPP
Lead the vulnerability management program and collaborate with the patching team to limit the vulnerability attack surface
Provide technical security engineering expertise for company-wide projects
Implement security standards and baselines
Research advancements in security technologies that support secure business growth
Investigate, recommend and assist with implementing security solutions for detection, prevention, containment and deterrence
Define security product requirements and conduct research, evaluation, testing, configuration and implementation
Implement identity management, access control and intrusion prevention solutions
Ensure incident response procedures are effective and up to date
Conduct periodic computer incident response team (CIRT) activations to validate response procedures
Use process management tools to track security systems administration requests and security events
Track, generate and provide reporting for system administrators, business leadership and end-users
Recommend and implement an event correlation solution for analyzing security tool outputs
Author security system and application processes, including as-built service configuration documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience running security solutions on network/security engineering/security operations
Knowledge of IT security controls including firewalls, SIEM platforms, NAC, CASB, DLP, IPS/IDS, encryption, authentication, tokenization, XDR/EDR tools and desktop virtualization security
Working knowledge of Microsoft OS for Workstations/Servers, UNIX, firewall multi-layer design and implementation, WANs, LANs, internet, intranets and network protocols including VPN, TLS, SSH, SFTP and TCP/IP
Knowledge of security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, intrusion prevention systems, VMware, VDI, encryption and public key infrastructure (PKI)
Experience with cloud security solutions
Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls Suite (certification highly preferred)
Broad knowledge of network security practices, designs, methodologies, tools and processes
Comprehensive knowledge of network architectures, equipment and designs
Knowledge of vulnerability scanners and successful implementation and maintenance of an enterprise patching program
Security risk assessment skills
Working knowledge of information security-related technologies and products
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, EE, Data Network Security Architecture and Design
Proven ability to analyze security risks, provide remediation recommendations and create comprehensive security documentation
Ability to travel up to 10% annually

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums