Information Security Engineer 1

Penn Mutual•Philadelphia, PA

21h•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Information Security Engineer I participates on a team responsible for technical analysis, guidance, consulting, and configuration of information security tooling, operations, and projects. The role helps resolve tactical and strategic initiatives related to the information security function and works with security team members and SOC analysts. The position operates in an entirely remote working environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in a computer-related or information security-related field, or 1–3 years of equivalent work experience.
Ability to understand and work in varied computing environments, such as AWS Cloud and/or Microsoft Windows.
Understanding of basic network and application terminology, such as the OSI model.
Basic knowledge of common vulnerabilities.
Commitment to AI fluency by embracing AI tools and technologies to enhance individual and team performance, decision-making, and innovation.
Basic knowledge of how databases work.
Basic problem-solving ability for computer-related issues.
Ability to manage or interact with multiple assignments at once.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with other employees in a fully remote environment.
Time management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Information Security-related certification, education (classes), and/or project work.
Understanding of basic DevOps practices and/or Agile methodologies.
Basic understanding of Identity Access Management.
Basic coding and/or scripting capabilities in a language.

Responsibilities

Assist Information Security team members with risk analysis of identified issues or events.
Monitor the effectiveness of security practices.
Provide vulnerability remediation support.
May communicate with vendors regarding support of security products.
Liaise with and support security operations center (SOC) analysts with direction.
May be required to serve in an on-call rotation.
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, such as by using a webcam and participating verbally or with reactions.