Cybersecurity Engineer

Whitaker IT; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitaker IT is seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join our security team in Houston. The role focuses on hands-on threat detection, incident response, and expanding the CrowdStrike ecosystem across EDR/XDR, SIEM, and cloud security.

You will collaborate with senior security engineers, manage security tooling and governance, and drive remediation efforts while supporting SOX and SOC processes. This is a hands-on position with exposure to Azure environments and data governance

Qualifications

• Hands-on CrowdStrike EDR/XDR and SIEM operations.
• Experience monitoring threats and coordinating remediation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Azure security administration.
• Experience supporting SOX, SOC audits, or security control validation.
• Strong scripting in PowerShell or Python.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary responder for security alerts, incidents, and investigations.
• Monitor dashboards, analyze threats, and drive remediation.
• Lead initial incident response activities with internal teams and providers.
• Operate and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon platform and related modules.
• Support data security posture management using Rubrik DSPM/DAG or similar tools.
• Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID and Azure environments.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities and evidence collection.
• Maintain audit-ready security documentation and evidence repositories.

Skills

CrowdStrike

EDR/XDR

Threat detection

Incident response

PowerShell

Python

Azure security

SOX compliance

SIEM

Microsoft Entra ID

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Security Certifications (CISSP/CySA+/ Security+)

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Rubrik DSPM/DAG

Microsoft Purview

Azure

Job description

Are you passionate about cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and leveraging cutting-edge security technologies?

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a growing security team and play a critical role in protecting the organization from evolving cyber threats. This position will serve as a key partner to our senior security engineer and help expand our cybersecurity capabilities while reducing operational risk. The role offers significant exposure to the full CrowdStrike ecosystem, cloud security, incident response, security engineering, and compliance initiatives.

If you're excited about working hands-on with advanced security tools, leading investigations, and helping shape the future of a growing cybersecurity program, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a primary responder for security alerts, incidents, and investigations.
• Proactively monitor security dashboards, analyze threats, and drive remediation efforts.
• Coordinate and lead initial incident response activities while partnering with internal teams and security service providers.
• Operate, maintain, and optimize the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, including:
• EDR/XDR
• Identity Complete
• Identity Detection & Response (IDR)
• Device Control
• Falcon for IT
• Exposure Management
• Emerging CrowdStrike modules and capabilities
• Support data security posture management and data governance initiatives utilizing Rubrik DSPM/DAG or comparable technologies such as Microsoft Purview.
• Administer and secure Microsoft Entra ID and Azure environments.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities, SOC report reviews, security evidence collection, and recurring control validation.
• Maintain audit-ready security documentation and evidence repositories.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike technologies, including EDR/XDR and SIEM-focused security operations.
• Experience in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and remediation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Azure security administration.
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives such as SOX, SOC audits, or security control validation.
• Experience investigating security events and coordinating response efforts.
• Scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive security mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Complete, Falcon for IT, Device Control, Exposure Management, or additional CrowdStrike modules.
• Experience with Rubrik DSPM/DAG.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance and data security platforms.
• Experience working alongside managed security service providers (MSSPs/MSPs).
• Security certifications (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or similar).

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing cybersecurity function with strong executive support.
• Work extensively with the rapidly expanding CrowdStrike ecosystem and its newest capabilities.
• Take ownership of high-impact security operations and incident response activities.
• Gain exposure to cloud security, compliance, governance, and advanced threat detection technologies.
• Be a key contributor in strengthening the organization's overall security posture as the company continues to grow.

This is a highly visible role for a cybersecurity professional who enjoys being hands-on, proactive, and at the forefront of security operations. If you're excited about detection, response, engineering, and working with leading security technologies, we encourage you to apply.