Lead Security Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Security Engineer is a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA, with a salary range of $126,225 – $210,375 per year. This position supports the security operations team at NTT DATA, a global leader in business and technology services. This role serves as a hands-on technical lead responsible for daily security operations, alert response, and platform maintenance. The engineer will investigate incidents, maintain security tools, and improve detection quality to ensure the integrity of enterprise systems.

What you'll do

• Serve as the technical lead for security operations and incident response.
• Assist in investigation, containment, and remediation of severity incidents.
• Design, implement, and tune security controls across identity, endpoint, email, network, and SIEM platforms.
• Maintain and improve detection quality, response playbooks, and operational documentation.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and provide escalation leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

full-time

day shift

philadelphia pa

security engineer

incident response

siem

hybrid

ntt data

$126k-$210k

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, disability coverage, and life insurance.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

About the employer

NTT DATA Services, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Facilities Management Services. Sector: 54.