Security Vulnerability Team Lead for Information Security Office of Pennsylvanias (IED DC)

HYBRID - CANDIDATES LIVING IN MAX. 1-2 HOUR S DRIVING DISTANCE FROM HARRIBURG, PA & WORK ONSITE AS NEEDED

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Title: Security Vulnerability Team Lead for Information Security Office of Pennsylvania s (IED DC). Job# 760722

Client: State of PA, PennDOT, Harrisburg, PA

Rate: $65/hour on C2C or $55/hour on W2

PennDOT seeks a Security Vulnerability Team Lead.
Candidate must pass PATCH required Pennsylvania State Police background check and cannot have any felony offenses.

***Initial interview is virtual via Teams and follow up is on site (PennDOT IT, 2221 Forster Street, G13, Harrisburg, PA 17103).***
***This position is currently remote and locally in the office when required.***
***For first day processing, possible badging and to pick up commonwealth-issued equipment candidate must physically report on site. PennDOT is not responsible for parking costs.***
***Client would prefer candidates that reside within two hours of Harrisburg, PA.***
***This position requires someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.***
***This requisition's current PO is funded through 6/30/25, so use that date in the RTR. Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs. Historically additional funding should then last a year and occur from 7/1/25-6/30/26.***

Overview

A minimum of 5 years of experience is required for the position as well as each of the technical skillsets.

This candidate serves as the Security Vulnerability Team Lead within the Information Security Office of Pennsylvania s Infrastructure and Economic Development IT Delivery Center (IED DC) which includes the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

Job Responsibilities:

• Primary role is as the subject matter expert (SME) for the management and administration of the delivery center s vulnerability management program.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and tests to identify security weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards related to security vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with IT and development teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation actions are taken.
• Stay informed about the latest security trends, threats, and best practices to continuously improve the vulnerability management process.
• Prepare and present vulnerability management reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Provide training and awareness programs for staff on security vulnerabilities and best practices for risk mitigation.
• Facilitate incident response activities related to vulnerabilities and coordinate with external partners as necessary.
• Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills. Reacts and adapts to changing circumstances rapidly.
• Leverages Commonwealth incident tracking and ticketing systems to receive tasks from other units, delegate tasks to other units, prioritize daily tasks, document actions taken, and the final resolution for tasks completed.
• Provides on call and/or emergency support, including after-hours as needed.
• Adheres to established service management processes and procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements, Min. 5 years experiences in:

• Extensive experience with Tenable Security Center a must. Certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with DAST tools such as Rapid 7 AppSpider.
• Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Linux operating systems and system hardening.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to cybersecurity
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FAIR)
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., OSI Model, TCP/IP, firewalls, intrusion detection systems)

Also to have:

• Excellent soft skills such as listening, presenting, and negotiating.
• Must pass required Pennsylvania State Police background check.
• Cannot have any felony offenses.
• Ability to work remotely/and locally when required.