Information Security Specialist

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Transportation benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a cybersecurity professional for a contract role in Philadelphia, PA. You will evaluate technologies from a security and risk perspective, develop security requirements, and translate requirements into practical designs with security architects. Strong security engineering and communication skills are essential, with experience across security, architecture, and governance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience across domains such as architecture, networking, development, or operations.
• 6+ years of information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management experience.
• 3+ years of IAM, RBAC, security controls, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing technologies from a cybersecurity and risk perspective.
• Develop security requirements and assess technology and vendor solutions.
• Identify risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Translate security requirements into practical technical designs with security architects.
• Engineer, implement, test, and validate security controls and configurations.

Skills

Security engineering

Security architecture

Risk management

Technical consulting

Communication skills

Cloud / virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Description

We are seeking a cybersecurity professional to support the evaluation, design, and implementation of secure enterprise technologies. This position will work across security, architecture, infrastructure, application, vendor, and business teams to identify security risks and ensure appropriate controls are incorporated throughout the technology lifecycle.

This role requires a strong combination of security engineering, architecture, risk management, and technical consulting experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and leadership.

Key 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 both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Provide security expertise and guidance to technical, business, and executive stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of IT experience across areas such as technical architecture, networking, application development, middleware, databases, infrastructure, or IT operations.


• 6+ years of experience with information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management.


• 3+ 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 with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.