Security Engineer

Prestige Staffing; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Team oriented security culture

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is seeking a Security Engineer to join a high‑impact financial services team in Addison, TX (Hybrid; can be remote). You will develop and run a world‑class security program, focusing on threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, and breach simulations to protect critical assets and banking solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of hands‑on security engineering, strong SIEM and data security experience, and a track record of collaborating across IT and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years hands-on information security engineering experience.
• 3+ years in data security, data protection, or similar roles.
• Background working within or closely with financial institutions preferred.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, and breach simulations.
• Ability to work through complex roadblocks and adapt to evolving challenges.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, data masking, and security automation.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize logging infrastructure supporting SIEM and Security Operations teams.
• Monitor and tune SIEM performance for accurate detection and alerts.
• Implement and support identity and access management controls including MFA, SSO, federation, and PAM solutions.
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate response efforts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards.
• Collaborate with application developers and IT teams to improve security workflows.
• Conduct threat intelligence activities including penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, and breach simulations as needed.
• Partner with teams to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and roadblocks in a complex financial environment.
• Support continuous improvement of security controls and capabilities.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Breach simulations

SIEM operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Data masking

Security automation

Job description

Job Title: Security Engineer

Pay: $140,000 - $175,000 base salary with 20% bonus

Location: Addison, TX (Hybrid; can be remote)

Summary

Join a prestigious financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1973, serving as a vital bridge between the East and West through over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a critical role in building and enhancing a world‑class security team dedicated to safeguarding essential financial assets and supporting innovative banking solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced security projects including threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, breach, and attack simulations, all within a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment rooted in the financial industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of hands‑on information security engineering experience
• Experience in data security, data protection, or similar roles (3+ years)
• Background working within or closely with financial institutions preferred
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, penetration testing, red teaming, and breach simulations
• Ability to work through complex roadblocks, patience for slower‑paced environments, and adaptability to evolving challenges
• Experience with source tools like SIEM platforms, data masking, and security automation
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship provided

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize logging infrastructure supporting SIEM and Security Operations teams
• Monitor and tune SIEM performance for accurate detection and alerts
• Implement and support identity and access management controls including MFA, SSO, federation, and PAM solutions
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate response efforts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards
• Collaborate with application developers and IT teams to improve security workflows
• Conduct threat intelligence activities including penetration testing, red teaming, threat modeling, and breach simulations as needed
• Partner with teams to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and roadblocks in a complex financial environment
• Support continuous improvement of security controls and capabilities

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to building a world‑class security team in a reputable financial organization
• Career growth potential within a stable, expanding organization
• Collaborative team environment with cutting‑edge security projects
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility
• Be part of a company committed to integrity, innovation, and professional development

This role is ideal for a motivated security professional with a financial background seeking to advance their expertise in a challenging, supportive environment.