Information Security Platform Engineer/Blue Bell, PA ( Local) Onsite/6+Months

Job 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. 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 Skills4+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following: o Information Security Engineering o Incident Response / Security Operations o IT Infrastructure Engineering with strong security tooling exposure Practical experience implementing and supporting security controls and platforms such as: o Endpoint protection and EDR o Email security o Network security controls o Vulnerability management o 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 Telecommunication&CK, HIPAA, HITRUST).Preferred QualificationsHands-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 plusJob ResponsibilitiesBuild, configure, and provide Tier 2 support for security tools, including but notlimited 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 controlsOperationalize existing security tools through:o Control validation and tuningo Enablement of new featureso Platform upgrades aligned to security objectivesPartner with Information Security and IT teams to improve SecurityOperations Center (SOC) efficiency and effectiveness.Support investigation of escalated security incidents in collaboration with theSOC, 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 performanceissues 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 internalteams.