Security Information and Event Management Engineer

Job overview

The Security Information and Event Management Engineer role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA, with a salary range of $70,000–$80,000. The position is part of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation & Technology, the central IT agency supporting city departments and services. The engineer manages and monitors security information and event management systems and related infrastructure to protect city data, systems, and networks. The work supports secure, reliable municipal technology and the modernization of city operations.

What you'll do

• Onboard SIEM components
• manage operating-system and SIEM software appliances, including Juniper JSA and IBM QRadar
• create compliance and auditing rules
• manage security-threat lists
• maintain log sources and monitor data retention
• manage SIEM accounts through Active Directory
• perform upgrades and install patches
• create internal documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

siem engineer

cybersecurity

ibm qradar

juniper jsa

network security

security monitoring

compliance auditing

log management

philadelphia pa

city of philadelphia

$70k–$80k/year

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health coverage
• wellness program
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• retirement savings options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• free SEPTA commute for eligible employees
• tuition discounts and scholarships.

Why this role

The posting requires at least one year of IBM QRadar experience and identifies Juniper SRX and router/switching experience as helpful.

About the employer

City of Philadelphia is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.