Security & Compliance Lead- Philadelphia- (Part-Time Position)

BVA Bear's IT Solutions; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

BVA Bear’s IT Solutions is seeking a Security & Compliance Lead for a part-time role (20 hours/week) primarily onsite at Philadelphia City Hall to support the City Council IT efforts. The position requires residing within commuting distance to Philadelphia and may offer limited remote work as appropriate.

The role ensures cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance alignment for City services, coordinating security monitoring, incident response documentation, and audit readiness in line with City

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity, compliance, or IT risk experience.
• Familiarity with NIST aligned security controls and incident response practices.
• Strong documentation and audit support skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with City cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection standards.
• Coordinate security monitoring, logging, and vulnerability management activities.
• Support security incident response coordination and documentation.
• Assist with audits, security reviews, and compliance reporting.
• Support security awareness and training requirements for staff.
• Ensure proper data handling, retention, and protection procedures are followed.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Audit/documentation skills

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Job description

BVA Bear’s IT Solutions is seeking a Security & Compliance Lead. This is for a part‑time position (20 hrs a week) primarily supporting City of Philadelphia facilities onsite. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Philadelphia. Limited remote work may be available as appropriate. This is a part‑time position, expected to work approximately 20 hours per week. Hours will be scheduled within the City’s standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday), excluding City holidays. Some flexibility may be required to support City Council meetings, hearings, or transition activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance

Primary On-site Location

Philadelphia City Hall

1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA 19107

The Security & Compliance Lead ensures cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance alignment for all services delivered under the City Council IT Support contract. This role coordinates security monitoring, incident response documentation, and audit readiness in accordance with City policies and standards.

This position requires experience in cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and supporting audits in publics sector or regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with City cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection standards.
• Coordinate security monitoring, logging, and vulnerability management activities.
• Support security incident response coordination and documentation.
• Assist with audits, security reviews, and compliance reporting.
• Support security awareness and training requirements for staff.
• Ensure proper data handling, retention, and protection procedures are followed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity, compliance, or IT risk experience.
• Familiarity with NIST aligned security controls and incident response practices.
• Strong documentation and audit support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting public-sector or regulated IT environments.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.