Lead Info Sec Engineer

Lead Info Sec Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

This position plays a crucial role in supervising the improvement, maintenance, and management of the information security posture and related technologies. The role entails leading security projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship to 2-3 direct reports, and overseeing defensive operations. This is a hands-on lead role requiring strong technical skills to investigate and respond to threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior security engineers and analysts.
• Oversee blue-team defensive operations, including incident response, forensics, and threat hunting.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions, particularly with KQL for Microsoft Azure and Defender.
• Provide and support the vulnerability management program.
• Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to represent the security function.
• Manage vendor relationships, including MSSPs, and work with cross-functional teams to enhance security controls.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or Business Administration is required. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: 5 years of experience leading information security initiatives independently. 3 years of experience leading information security programs, including mentoring or managing junior security personnel. 5 years of experience with risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods.

Technical Skills: Experience with blue team or SIEM defense, incident response, forensics, and threat hunting. Proficiency in automation and scripting, specifically with KQL (Kusto Query Language). A background in networking before moving into information security is beneficial.

Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare IT.
• GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler.
• GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester.
• GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $126,000 to $170,000 annually. This employer offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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