Identity Security Engineer

Aquent; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization to strengthen its identity security capabilities in our engineering team in Texas. The role focuses on detecting and mitigating threats, designing robust detection mechanisms, and maintaining system integrity across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of security implementation experience, IAM federation expertise, and hands-on work with Docker and Kubernetes, Linux, VPNs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of security implementation experience.
• IAM solutions with federation technologies.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong troubleshooting and independent work.
• Good communication and self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging security threats from multiple sources.
• Help create product detection mechanisms based on threats.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues, analyze network traces.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Firewalls

VPN

IDS/IPS

Penetration testing

Job description

Join a leading organization dedicated to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring robust security across its platforms. We are partnering with Aquent to find top talent to enhance our engineering capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical function, working with cutting-edge technologies to protect vital systems and data.

Are you a proactive and skilled Identity Security Engineer ready to make a significant impact? We’re seeking a talented individual to join our engineering team and play a crucial role in strengthening our security posture. In this dynamic position, you will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating emerging threats, designing robust detection mechanisms, and ensuring the highest levels of system integrity. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting our digital environment and maintaining client confidence through meticulous troubleshooting and innovative security solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor new and emerging security threats from various sources, staying ahead of potential vulnerabilities.
• Assist with creating product detection mechanisms based on emerging threats to proactively defend our systems.
• Troubleshoot complex security issues, including analyzing network traces, to ensure seamless operations and maintain client assurance and confidence.

What you’ll bring:

• 2-5 years of security implementation experience.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions experience, specifically with federation technologies.
• Experience working with Docker technologies and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), and penetration testing.
• Strong technical track record and hands‑on experience with many of the following technologies: L2/L3 firewalls, application layer security, anti‑virus solutions, spyware/malcode tools, DDOS mitigation, traffic profiling/anomaly detection, wireless security, and VoIP security.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills and a self‑starter mentality.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with passwordless authentication solutions.

Please note: This position is available on a W-2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment‑based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.