Information Security Platform Engineer

Role: Information Security Platform EngineerLocation: Blue Bell, PA100% RemoteJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Information Security Platform Engineer (Contractor) for a 6-month engagement to support and enhance our information security tooling and operations. This role is 100% remote, working normal U.S. business hours, and will be provided through a consulting/contracting firm for pricing and staffing purposes. The contractor will focus on building, operationalizing, and providing Tier 2 support for key security technologies while partnering closely with our internal Information Security and IT teams.Required Skills:4+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following:o Information Security Engineeringo Incident Response / Security Operationso IT Infrastructure Engineering with strong security tooling exposurePractical experience implementing and supporting security controls and platforms such as:o Endpoint protection and EDRo Email securityo Network security controlso Vulnerability managemento Secure cloud configurationsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams in a remote environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Familiarity with at least one industry regulation or framework (e.g., NIST, CIS, SANS, MITRE ATT&CK, HIPAA, HITRUST).Job Duties:Build, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools, including but not limited to:o SIEMo IDS/IPSo Web Application Firewall (WAF)o Next-Generation Antivirus / Endpoint Protectiono Email security gatewayso Vulnerability management platformso Asset discovery and inventory toolso Cloud security controls Operationalize existing security tools through:o Control validation and tuning o Enablement of new featureso Platform upgrades aligned to security objectivesPartner with Information Security and IT teams to improve Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency and effectiveness.Support investigation of escalated security incidents in collaboration with the SOC, including:o Identifying unauthorized activityo Assisting with containment and remediationo Contributing technical findings and documentation to incident reportsPerform root-cause analysis related to security tool outages or performance issues and provide remediation recommendations.Assist with preparation and responses for external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.Produce clear technical documentation and knowledge transfer for internal teams.Job Requirements:Required Experience & Skills4+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following:o Information Security Engineeringo Incident Response / Security Operationso IT Infrastructure Engineering with strong security tooling exposurePractical experience implementing and supporting security controls and platforms such as:o Endpoint protection and EDRo Email securityo Network security controlso Vulnerability managemento Secure cloud configurations Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.Experience collaborating with cross-functional technical teams in a remote environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Familiarity with at least one industry regulation or framework (e.g., NIST, CIS, SANS, MITRE ATT&CK, HIPAA, HITRUST).Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience with cloud and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Prior experience operationalizing or maturing SOC tools.Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are a plusDeliverables & OutcomesThe consulting firm should expect the contractor to:Maintain stable and effective operation of assigned security tools Improve reliability and detection quality of existing security platformsContribute to faster and more effective incident responseProvide clean documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams by the end of the engagementDesired Skills & Experience:This role is intended to augment an existing Information Security team and does not include people-management responsibilities.Pricing should reflect a senior-level individual contributor with strong security engineering hands-on expertise.The contractor must be able to perform all responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.This is a remote position.