Sr. Security Engineer

Element is a company that partners with clients to create modern digital solutions for government and commercial customers. The Sr. Security Engineer will integrate security risk reduction into stabilization roadmaps, ensuring that security is embedded within the core operational strategy as infrastructure is modernized and stabilized.

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