SIEM Engineer

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

22h • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The SIEM Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring the City of Philadelphia’s security infrastructure to protect the City’s data, systems, and networks. As a SIEM Engineer, you will join a team responsible for managing the City's network infrastructure, ensuring its security, and advancing its modernization and sustainability. You will work closely with other team members and its director to design, implement, and maintain a network that remains secure while also allowing City employees to work efficiently. Your work to ensure secure and fast network capabilities will be critical to supporting the City's emerging, innovative business solutions. Collaboration with both your own team and across other functional units of OIT is key to providing a municipal network capable of supporting the modernization of City business operations.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of SIEM, minimum 1 year experience with IBM Qradar
• Solid understanding of Information Security and Networking
• Command line interfaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of IRS1075, HIPAA, CJIS, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Juniper SRX experience (5000 series)
• Juniper router and switching experience

Responsibilities

• SME for onboarding SIEM (Qradar) components.
• Manage appliances related to OS and SIEM software. (Juniper JSA, IBM Qradar)
• Create rules for compliance and auditing requirements.
• Manage lists for current security threats.
• Maintain log sources and monitor data retention.
• Manage SIEM accounts (via AD).
• Perform upgrades and install patches as necessary.
• Create custom documentation for internal needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Free Commute on SEPTA (SEPTA Key Advantage Program)
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree