Information Technology

1 week ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States The Wistar Institute of Anatomy & Biology Full time


The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease.

Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners.

Wistar's dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Senior Security Analyst to join the transformative Information Technology (IT) department. The position's primary focus is to maintain and improve Wistar's IT cybersecurity posture.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise across multiple domains of the IT department, including security, server, network, and application initiatives.

This individual should have a strong, diverse technical background with security experience and a roll up your sleeve mentality who is looking to grow in their career path.


In this role, the individual will:


Take a lead role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the IT security initiatives and Disaster Recovery Plan, including acting as the primary point of contact with external Managed Detection and Response (MDR) vendor.

Implement and maintain security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and data encryption solutions, to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and other cyber threats.

Ensure both new and current IT initiatives are completed within an agreed upon timeframe and delivered to user expectations. Communicate with decision makers and stakeholders to ensure understanding of deliverables and negotiate expectations.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in our information systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, and Compliance, to assess security risks, implement security controls, and respond to security incidents effectively.

Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends in the industry and recommend security enhancements or countermeasures to mitigate risks and improve security posture.

Participate and develop security awareness training and education programs to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance among employees.

Provide technical expertise, leadership, and project coordination services to drive projects, enable new implementations and facilitate ongoing improvements in our technical systems.

Partner with Application and Systems Teams to develop and implement solutions to complex problems.

Develop and document necessary policies and procedures, training, and support materials; as well as maintain knowledgebase of best practices and processes.

Act as backup to Systems Team, with the ability to step in to resolve issues with Windows and Linux servers, VMware, Isilon storage and high-performance computing cluster.

Keep abreast of current technology; maintains expert knowledge of Wistar's supported hardware, software and security operations.
Responsible for other tasks and special projects as directed.

Required Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with security best protocols and knowledge of frameworks like: NIST and ISO.
Demonstratable knowledge of networking protocols, concepts (VLANs, ACLs, NAC, etc.) network architecture, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
Ability to present technical materials clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficient with or able to quickly learn to use a broad array of networking and systems hardware and software.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with a wide variety of customers and colleagues, deli ering exemplary technical support.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials.
Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:
Experience working with SIEM tools (Carbon Black and Windows Defender).
Engagement and management of Managed Detection Response (MDR) vendors.
Experience with NSPM-33 and NIST security requirements and assessments.
Experience with backup software, VMware, Isilon, and high-performance computing clusters.
Prior experience in a scientific research organization or educational organization.
Experience with automating processes through scripting in PowerShell or other languages.
Experience working in a Matrix-based cross-functional IT team beneficial but not required.

Qualifications:


A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in Computer Science with a minimum of 4 years of IT experience[JM1] , is required.

In addition, a minimum of 2 years working in a cyber security setting required.

A combination of education, IT certifications, and a minimum of 8 years of IT experience supporting a variety of computing systems, software, and hardware will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.


The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus.

Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting edge collaborative research and provides outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI.

The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at


It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, citizenship, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or on the basis of genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.



  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Comcast Spectacor oversees the Wells Fargo Center and its major transformation project, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team, the Maine Mariners hockey team, the Flyers Training Center, Comcast Spectacor is headquartered at the Wells Fargo Center (WFC) in Philadelphia, PA. The WFC, the 4th most highly attended arena nationally and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Comcast Spectacor oversees the Wells Fargo Center and its major transformation project, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team, the Maine Mariners hockey team, the Flyers Training Center, Comcast Spectacor is headquartered at the Wells Fargo Center (WFC) in Philadelphia, PA. The WFC, the 4th most highly attended arena nationally and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Comcast Spectacor oversees the Wells Fargo Center and its major transformation project, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team, the Maine Mariners hockey team, the Flyers Training Center, Comcast Spectacor is headquartered at the Wells Fargo Center (WFC) in Philadelphia, PA. The WFC, the 4th most highly attended arena nationally and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Alstom Full time

    Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom's products portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States London Approach Full time

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Desktop Support Technician to join our team in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in providing high-level desktop support in an enterprise-level, Microsoft environment. This role requires daily on-site presence and involves a range of responsibilities from troubleshooting...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Alstom Full time

    Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom's products portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Alstom Full time

    Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom's products portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Duties: Provide timely and effective consulting for faculty using Canvas and integrated tools such as Panopto, TurnItIn, PollEverywhere, and Voicethread. Collaborate with other instructional computing staff and faculty to propose innovative solutions to resolve technology issues in order to meet the needs of our clients. Design, test and implement efficient...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States The Judge Group Inc. Full time

    Location: REMOTEDescription: Our client is currently seeking a Information Security Analyst - III/ REMOTE (EST)Description Looking for a Product Security Penetration Tester/Engineer to join our team. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring the adoption of the product security framework within our product business unit in order to improve the...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States The Judge Group Inc. Full time

    Location: REMOTEDescription: Our client is currently seeking a Information Security Analyst - III/ REMOTE (EST)Description Looking for a Product Security Penetration Tester/Engineer to join our team. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring the adoption of the product security framework within our product business unit in order to improve the...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Brown Brothers Harriman Full time

    Senior Security Technology Analyst at BBHAt BBH, we embrace diverse backgrounds, so if your experience differs from what we've detailed and you believe you can contribute to the role, we encourage you to apply.What You Can Expect At BBH:If you become part of BBH, you'll discover a collaborative environment that allows you to go beyond your responsibilities...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States URBN Full time

    Urban Outfitters, Inc. ("URBN"), is a leading lifestyle products and services company which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain, Urban Outfitters and Nuuly brands and the Food and Beverage division. Urban Outfitters, Inc., is a Fortune 1000 company with $4 Billion in revenue.Title:...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Comcast Full time

    Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States NCI Information Systems, Inc Full time

    Desktop Support Technician II Job ID Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia Category IT: Support / Technician Type Regular Full-Time Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Comcast Full time

    Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Data Intelligence Full time

    Data Intelligence, LLC (DI) is searching for a full time Information Systems Security Officer III in Philadelphia, PA. This is an on-site position at NSWC Philadelphia. Job Responsibilities Coordinate with various levels of an organization to enact required security changes to ensure compliance with published policies Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability and...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Watershed Security Full time

    Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWWatershed Security is a Veteran Owned Small Business and a leading provider of high-quality Cyber Security Services to the Federal Government. Watershed offers a challenging work environment with a focus on integrity and respect for both customers and employees. The company is rapidly expanding with a core vision of inspiring...


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Imagen Technology Inc. Full time

    ​Imagen Technologies is expanding our team by adding world-class non-invasive cardiologists to join on a part time, remote basis to interpret echocardiogram studies. Our ideal candidate is collegial, dependable, and collaborative. Our physician team has comprehensive support from cardiology assistants and IT staff to streamline and optimize workflows....


  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Imagen Technology Inc. Full time

    ​Imagen Technologies is expanding our team by adding world-class non-invasive cardiologists to join on a part time, remote basis to interpret echocardiogram studies. Our ideal candidate is collegial, dependable, and collaborative. Our physician team has comprehensive support from cardiology assistants and IT staff to streamline and optimize workflows....

  • Content Strategy

    2 months ago


    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Cognizant Technology Solutions Full time

    Content Strategy & Operations LeadWho We Are: Cognizant Digital Experience (DX) is Cognizant's digital agency – serving Global 2000 clients with experience design and strategy, human-centered design, content strategy and creation, marketing strategy and operations, and digital learning. Our mission is to change minds, change behaviors, and change lives...