Cyber Security Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to act as Tier 3 escalation for incidents in the Woodlands, TX. You will manage security tools, refine firewall rules, and administer EDR and email security solutions.

You will work with MSSPs, lead vulnerability management, and perform threat hunting. A strong background in SIEMs and cloud security is required, along with excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and rule creation.
• Proficiency with CrowdStrike Falcon and Proofpoint Email Security.
• Knowledge of Microsoft security tools and SIEM platforms.
• Experience working with MSSPs and third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Act as Tier 3 escalation point for security incidents.
• Manage and optimize security tools and platforms enterprise-wide.
• Create, review, and troubleshoot Palo Alto rulesets.
• Administer CrowdStrike EDR and Proofpoint Email Security.
• Operate and fine-tune SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ELK).
• Leverage Microsoft Cloud Security tools to secure cloud environments.
• Lead Vulnerability Management: scanning, remediation coordination, reporting.
• Coordinate with MSSPs to meet SLAs and quality standards.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis.
• Develop security runbooks and incident response procedures.
• Stay current with threats and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity training programs

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

CrowdStrike Falcon

Proofpoint Email Security

Microsoft Defender/Sentinel/Purview

SIEM: Splunk/Sentinel/QRadar/ELK

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Cyber Security EngineerLocation:Woodlands, TX
Duration: 20 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $81/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for security incidents and investigations.
• Manage and optimize security tools and platforms across the enterprise.
• Create, review, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewall rulesets.
• Administer and monitor CrowdStrike EDR and Proofpoint Email Security solutions.
• Operate and fine-tune SIEM platforms, including alert use case creation and optimization.
• Leverage Microsoft Cloud Security Tools (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Purview, etc.) to secure cloud environments.
• Lead the Vulnerability Management program, including scanning, prioritization, remediation coordination, and reporting.
• Collaborate with and delegate tasks to MSSPs, ensuring SLAs and quality standards are met.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and incident response procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Strong experience with:
  • o Palo Alto Networks firewalls (ruleset creation, troubleshooting)
  • o CrowdStrike Falcon
  • o Proofpoint Email Security
  • o Microsoft Security Suite (Defender, Sentinel, Purview, etc.)
  • o SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic (ELK))
• Proven experience interoperating with MSSPs, third-party security vendors, and or clients.
• Solid understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Completion of a recognized cybersecurity training program (e.g., SANS, NIST NICE Framework-aligned bootcamps).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.