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Security Engineer jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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HQSecurity Clearance Required: Secret************CONTINGENT UPON AWARD***************Duties & Responsibilities:The Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE II) shall assist with the developing, maintaining, and tra…
structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art... .... Become part of our team as a Telecommunications & Security Systems Engin…
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want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US). T…
from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation. Our prevention-first approach safeguards... ...cyber security events Qualifications ~4-8 years of engineering and pre-sales e…
generating financial recommendations with real-world legal and economic weight. Security, compliance, and platform reliability are not afterthoughts here; they are first-class engineering concerns. We are looking for a S…
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want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our team in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US). T…
Job Description Job Description Kinaras Solutions is recruiting pre-award for Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III Position Overview The Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III will serve as a senior c…
Description Job Description Description: US CITIZENSHIP, DoD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED. If your resume does not clearly state... ...your application. EXPERIENCE for Senior Security Network Engineer position:…
Job Description Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: Seeking candidates with Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) experience. Primary responsibility is to perform tasks related to Assessm…
Job Title: Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) III Location: Philadelphia, PA Clearance: Secret Company/ Program Description: Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been deliverin…
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What security engineers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$57 | $86k–$119k |
| Mid level | $57–$80 | $119k–$167k |
| Senior | $78–$109 | $162k–$227k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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