Cyber Security Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology consulting firm is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their security team. This role involves designing and managing security protocols to guard against evolving cyber threats. Candidates must possess significant experience in network and cloud security, automation skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $175,000, along with opportunities for professional growth in a thriving field.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in cyber security.
• Strong knowledge of security tools and cloud environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security hardening.
• Lead or contribute to penetration testing and security incidents.

Skills

Network security

Scripting (Python)

Cloud security

Operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Palo Alto

Tenable/Nessus

Qualys

Burp Suite

Metasploit

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