We are seeking a IT Security Engineer/Vulnerability Analyst for our client in Philadelphia PA or Moorestown NJ. Must have strong understandings of defects identified, web app. security experience and solid tools experience. The software security engineer will be joining the Information & Infrastructure Security Assessment organization. The contractor will conduct the following activities: X Conduct security testing in support of organization top business projects. X Provide security consultation to developers to assist with issue resolution for new functionality. X Provide detailed security assessment reports for projects with outstanding security defects and obtain action plans for each item. X Meet with Technology Compliance to hand-off open security defects for tracking of remediation. Responsibilities: X Provide direct support to application developers with configuration guidance to avoid well-known security defects. X Execute security test cases on new features and functionalities. Present findings to stakeholders and help with remediation plans. X Recommend and ensure implementation of security safeguards. Security safeguards should be in accordance with industry standards, generally accepted business practices and company security policies. X Recommend security controls to system designs, databases and applications in accordance with company security policies. Verify recommended security controls were implemented into final solution by performing security assessment of solution. X Clearly document and communicate security defects, risk description, risk level, and recommended solutions to stakeholders. X Work independently with little supervision while providing clear documented status and progress of work activities and business issues that impact the department. X Participate on interdepartmental teams to support organizational goals. Recommended Qualifications: X 3+ years experience conducting security testing X Hands-on experience with security testing tools such as Fortify, HPWebInspect and AppDetective. X Demonstrated testing experience on multiple Unix and Windows operating systems. X Demonstrated understanding of software, computer, and network architectures. X Possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills. X Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills X Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project and respective team resources. X Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.