Cyber Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to monitor security systems, investigate threats, and respond to incidents. The role includes vulnerability assessments, remediation support, and SIEM-driven detection across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

You will contribute to security documentation, incident reporting, and compliance with security controls while collaborating with IT and development teams. This onsite Texas role requires 2+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Use SIEM tooling to detect and investigate suspicious activities.
• Assist with endpoint, network, and cloud security activities.
• Conduct security assessments and support compliance requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats and security best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

Windows

Linux

AWS

Azure

Job description

The Cyber Security Engineer role supports the protection of organizational systems, networks, and data through continuous monitoring, threat investigation, and incident response. The position is based in Texas with an onsite work arrangement.

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will monitor security systems and alerts, investigate potential threats, and participate in responding to security incidents. The role also includes performing vulnerability assessments, supporting remediation, and using SIEM-driven detection to identify suspicious activity. You will contribute to security documentation and incident reporting while assisting with compliance and security controls.

Key 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.
• Use SIEM tooling to detect and investigate suspicious activities.
• Assist with endpoint, network, and cloud security activities.
• Conduct security assessments and support compliance requirements.
• Maintain security documentation and incident reports.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats and security best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 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 cloud security knowledge (AWS/Azure) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Technologies

• SIEM tools: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar
• Firewalls and VPNs
• IDS/IPS
• Windows and Linux
• AWS and Azure

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 (plus).

Position Details

Location: Texas (onsite)

Experience: 2+ years minimum

Compensation: USD 45 to 50 per hour

Key Skills

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