About this opportunity
Attractivate Consulting Solutions lists this Cyber Security Engineer opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Key Responsibilities
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, PowerShell, 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 DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to integrate security into the SDLC (DevSecOps)
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)
Required Qualifications
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, CrowdStrike, 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
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Oil and Gas
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
$140,000.00‑$175,000.00
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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