Information Security Engineer – Level 1

Penn Mutual

. Participate on a team responsible for technical analysis, guidance, consulting, and configuration of information security tooling, operations, and projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security practices, including vulnerability remediation and risk analysis, while effectively communicating with team members and vendors in a remote environment. Proficient in AWS Cloud and Microsoft Windows, with a foundational understanding of network terminology and basic coding capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Information Security CertificationVulnerability Remediation SupportAWS Cloud ProficiencyBasic Coding/Scripting CapabilitiesSolid Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability RemediationRisk AnalysisBasic CodingBasic Knowledge of Common VulnerabilitiesUnderstanding of OSI ModelBasic Knowledge of DatabasesBasic Problem-SolvingUnderstanding of DevOps PracticesUnderstanding of Identity Access ManagementAI Fluency

Soft Skills

Time ManagementEffective CommunicationAbility to Work RemotelyCollaborationAbility to Manage Multiple Assignments

Tools & Technologies

AWS CloudMicrosoft WindowsInformation Security ToolingSecurity Operations Center (SOC)

Certifications & Qualifications

Information Security Certification

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityRisk AnalysisVulnerability ManagementPhishing ResponseRemote Work

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate on a team responsible for technical analysis, guidance, consulting, and configuration of information security tooling, operations, and projects
Assist Information Security team members with risk analysis of identified issues or events
Monitor the effectiveness of security practices
Provide vulnerability remediation support
Communicate with vendors regarding support of security products as needed
Liaise with and support security operations center (SOC) analysts with direction
Serve in an on-call rotation as required
Assist with proof-of-concepts or implementation of security tooling with direction
Review, analyze with direction, and/or respond to phishing submissions and alerts
Perform other related activities and projects as required
Participate in an entirely remote working environment, including webcam and verbal or reaction-based participation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master Degree in computer-related or information security related field or 1-3 years equivalent work experience required
Information Security-related certification, education (classes), and/or project work preferred
Ability to understand and work in varied computing environments, including AWS Cloud and/or Microsoft Windows
Understanding of basic network and application terminology, such as OSI model
Basic knowledge of common vulnerabilities
Commitment to AI fluency by embracing AI tools and technologies
Basic knowledge of how databases work
Basic problem-solving of computer-related issues
Understanding of basic DevOps practices and/or Agile methodologies preferred
Basic understanding of Identity Access Management preferred
Ability to manage or interact with multiple assignments at once
Basic coding and/or scripting capabilities in a language preferred
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with other employees in a fully remote environment
Time management skills
Ability to effectively communicate