Junior Industrial Cybersecurity Engineer

Volta, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 55,000.00 - 75,000.00 USD

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

FSA and HSA

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

W-Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Industrial Cyber Security Engineer to support, develop, and provide technical guidance for cybersecurity across industrial and control-system projects.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet client requirements, safety standards, and regulatory codes, and you will contribute to the lifecycle from design through deployment with a strong emphasis on learning and practical impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline is required.
• Coursework or concentration in cybersecurity, networking, or control systems. A related master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• 0–2 years of experience in software development, networking or cybersecurity, including academic projects, internships or CTF experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of software and tooling used across cybersecurity projects.
• Contribute hands-on to engineering activities, in accordance with project strategy.
• Analyze technical and network information to support engineering and security decisions.
• Collaborate with technical leaders and project managers on design, review, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in design and code review meetings, providing technical input.
• Support testing and commissioning, ensuring solutions operate as intended.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
• Document work clearly and accurately.

Skills

Python

Networking basics

Linux

Scripting/Automation

OT/ICS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

W-Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Industrial Cyber Security Engineer to support, develop, and provide technical guidance for cybersecurity across industrial and control-system projects.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet client requirements, safety standards, and regulatory codes, and you will contribute to the lifecycle from design through deployment with a strong emphasis on learning and practical impact.