Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing security team. You will design, implement, and maintain security controls that protect our organization’s networks, systems, cloud environments, and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats.

• Design, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR, WAF, vulnerability scanners, etc.)
• Perform security architecture reviews and provide actionable recommendations for new systems and applications
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security hardening of infrastructure (on-prem and cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Respond to and investigate security incidents; perform digital forensics when needed
• Lead or contribute to penetration testing, red/blue/purple team exercises
• Develop and automate security processes using scripting (Python, Power Shell, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts from SIEM and other detection systems
• Implement and maintain identity & access management controls (MFA, RBAC, Zero Trust principles)
• Create and update security policies, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, engineering, and IT teams to integrate security into the SDLC (Dev Sec Ops )
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities (CVEs), and industry best practices
• Participate in compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc., as applicable)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
• 2–5+ years of hands‑on experience
• Strong knowledge of network security, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud security
• Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, Crowd Strike, Palo Alto, Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc.
• Experience with scripting/automation (Python strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls, Zero Trust)
• Relevant certifications (at least one required; more are a plus): CISSP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, etc.), AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications

Associate

Full-time

Information Technology

Oil and Gas

Houston, TX

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