Key skills
CybersecurityInformation SecurityIT Risk ManagementGovernance Risk & ComplianceVendor Risk AssessmentOperational HardeningInfrastructure RemediationSecurity Regulations KnowledgeCISSP CertificationCISM CertificationCRISC CertificationCISA CertificationNIST 800-53 FamiliarityFISMA FamiliaritySOC2 FamiliarityCritical-thinkingRisk ManagementCommunication
About this role
Element Solutions is a company that partners with clients to create meaningful user experiences through digital solutions. As a Sr. Security Engineer, you will integrate security risk reduction into operational strategies, ensuring security posture is strengthened during infrastructure modernization.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct structured interviews with partner organizations, operational teams, and technical stakeholders
- Documents end‑to‑end operational workflows and surface implicit, non‑documented practices
- Identify workflow fragility zones, handoff risks, and transition‑period vulnerabilities
- Map business operations to their technical dependencies to assess stability and exposure
- Evaluate partner readiness throughout the transition period, including capability, staffing, and process maturity
- Recommend interim stabilization guardrails that reflect practical operational constraints
- Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for continuity planning and transition execution
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or IT Risk Management with federal or state and local systems
- Proven experience in federal or public sector environments requiring: Governance Risk & Compliance alignment, Vendor Risk Assessment readiness, Operational hardening initiatives, Infrastructure remediation planning
- Strong knowledge of security regulations and standards
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Proficiency in security technologies and software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
- Must reside in the Continental US; located in the state of Pennsylvania a plus, but not required
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance
- Certification in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA
- Deep familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, or SOC2 within a government context
- Experience working within the State/Commonwealth is a plus