Information Security Specialist

TEKsystems•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$95 - $100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Security Specialist supports the evaluation, design, and implementation of secure enterprise technologies. The role works across security, architecture, infrastructure, application, vendor, and business teams to identify security risks and ensure appropriate controls are incorporated throughout the technology lifecycle. It calls for security engineering, architecture, risk management, and technical consulting experience, along with effective communication with technical teams and leadership. This is a contract position based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid workplace. The stated pay range is $95.00–$100.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. The position is anticipated to close on October 13, 2026.

Requirements

12 or more years of IT experience across areas such as technical architecture, networking, application development, middleware, databases, infrastructure, or IT operations.
6 or more years of experience with information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
3 or more years of experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), user provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), security controls, or related security disciplines.
Experience with cloud and/or virtualization technologies.
Strong understanding of security engineering and architecture principles.
Experience identifying security risks and recommending and implementing appropriate technical controls.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new and existing technologies from a cybersecurity and risk perspective.
Develop security requirements and assess technology and vendor solutions.
Identify security risks and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Partner with security architects to translate security requirements and standards into practical technical designs.
Engineer, implement, test, and validate security controls and configurations.
Work with application, infrastructure, vendor, and project teams throughout implementation.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues.
Apply security-by-design principles to new technologies and enterprise initiatives.
Support security governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management efforts.
Create technical documentation and translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously.
Provide security expertise and guidance to technical, business, and executive stakeholders.