SIEM Engineer

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

The SIEM Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, the monitoring of the City of Philadelphia’s security infrastructure in order to protects the City’s data, systems, and networks.

As a SIEM Engineer, you will join a team responsible for managing the City's network infrastructure, ensuring its security, and advancing its modernization and sustainability. You will work closely with other team members and its director to design, implement, and maintain a network that remains secure while also allowing City employees to work efficiently. Your work to ensure secure and fast network capabilities will be critical to supporting the City's emerging, innovative business solutions. Collaboration with both your own team and across other functional units of OIT is key to providing a municipal network capable of supporting the modernization of City business operations.

As a SIEM Engineer, some of your opportunities will include:

• SME for onboarding SIEM (Qradar) components.
• Manage appliances related to OS and SIEM software. (Juniper JSA, IBM Qradar)
• Create rules for compliance and auditing requirements.
• Manage lists for current security threats.
• Maintain log sources and monitor data retention.
• Manage SIEM accounts (via AD).
• Perform upgrades and install patches as necessary.
• Create custom documentation for internal needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge

• Solid understanding of SIEM, minimum 1 year experience with IBM Qradar
• Solid understanding of Information Security and Networking
• Command line interfaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of IRS1075, HIPAA, CJIS, etc.

Helpful Knowledge

• Juniper SRX experience (5000 series)
• Juniper router and switching experience

Desired Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Security +, CISSP, GCIA, and or other industry certifications.

Desired Competencies

• Adaptability - you can professionally deal with an environment that changes rapidly
• Self-direction - you can prioritize your work and allocate your time and resources effectively when given broad responsibility
• Systems awareness - you can understand how a change in one part of the technical environment may impact other areas
• Collaboration - you can succeed as part of a team by communicating effectively and making collective decisions

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.

We won’t accept or review incomplete applications.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].