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# Advisor Information Security

- **Company:** Gainwell Technologies
- **Location:** Wayne, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,300.0 - $144,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Security, Relational Databases, Information Security Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usfe32558b982eca189516b02b588c0a1b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
 * CISSP certification preferred
 * Nine or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems, or data security experience
 * Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware
 * Experience working with computer programming
 * Experience working with operating systems
 * Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
 * Experience working with security architecture

Other Qualifications

 * Strong analytical and problem solving skills for resolving security issues
 * Good organization skills to balance work and lead projects
 * Basic leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel
 * Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
 * Strong communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
 * Strong skills implementing and configuring networks and network components
 * Ability to work with relational databases
 * Ability to work in a team environment

## Description

* Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack. Makes recommendations for preventive measures as necessary.
 * Assesses assigned system to determine system security status. Designs and recommends security policies and procedures to implement; ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
 * Designs training materials for computer security education and awareness programs.
 * Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
 * Defines and reviews security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards.
 * Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; prepares reports on intrusions as necessary and provides analysis summary to management.
 * Responds to more complex queries and request for computer security information and reports from both internal and external customers.
 * Provides technical consultation on highly complex tasks; may assist and/or provide limited direction to lower level technical personnel.
 * Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate. Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients.


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