Cyber Security Engineer

GuruSchools; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GuruSchools in Texas seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to monitor security systems, identify threats, and respond to incidents across the organization. You will help protect our networks, endpoints, and data with strong SIEM and security controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on incident response, vulnerability assessment, and collaboration with IT and development teams to implement best practices. Texas-based, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 2–5 years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux.
• Familiar with cloud security basics (AWS/Azure) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security threats.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Monitor network traffic, logs, and security events.
• Work with SIEM tools to detect and investigate suspicious activities.
• Assist with endpoint, network, and cloud security.
• Conduct security assessments and support compliance requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Threat & vulnerability knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Communication & documentation

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

IDS/IPS tools

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location : Texas
Experience: 2–5 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Cyber Security Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring security systems, identifying potential threats, responding to security incidents, and helping protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security threats.

Identify, analyze, and respond to security incidents.

Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.

Monitor network traffic, logs, and security events.

Work with SIEM tools to detect and investigate suspicious activities.

Assist with endpoint, network, and cloud security.

Conduct security assessments and support compliance requirements.

Maintain security documentation and incident reports.

Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls.

Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and security best practices.

Required Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar.

Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network security.

Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.

Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing concepts.

Familiarity with endpoint security tools.

Basic knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure) is preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity | SIEM | SOC | Splunk | Microsoft Sentinel | Network Security | Vulnerability Management | Incident Response | Firewalls | IDS/IPS | Linux | Windows | Cloud Security