Security Engineer

Granite Premier Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Granite Premier Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Security Engineer to protect digital assets and ensure system safety.

You will perform security assessments, run vulnerability scans, implement security protocols, and collaborate with the IT team to strengthen defenses. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and several years of security experience, with strong incident response, threat monitoring, and knowledge of security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Several years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and manage security protocols.
• Collaborate with IT team to enhance security posture.
• Monitor security systems and respond to threats.

Skills

Security assessments

Vulnerability scans

Incident response

Security tools

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Security software

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Granite Premier Inc., a leading insurance industry player, seeks a full-time Security Engineer in Houston, TX. As a Security Engineer, you\'ll protect digital assets, ensuring system safety and integrity.

Your daily tasks include conducting security assessments and vulnerability scans, implementing and managing security protocols, and collaborating with the IT team to enhance security. You\'ll also monitor security systems and respond to potential threats.

Join our IT team in Houston, TX, in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment. We value teamwork and continuous learning.

The annual compensation for this role ranges from $120,000 to $158,746, inclusive of a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The position offers a attractive compensation within the industry, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. Employees are expected to perform a variety of tasks, such as project management, data analysis, and client communication, using tools like Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software. The workplace is typically an office environment, although remote work options may be available depending on the company\'s policies.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with several years of experience in a similar role. The job requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

You need a strong information security background, including experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response. Proficiency with security tools and technologies, and a deep understanding of security best practices, are essential.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Conducting security assessments and vulnerability scans
• Implementing and managing security protocols
• Collaborating with the IT team to enhance overall security posture
• Monitoring security systems and responding to potential threats
• Strong background in information security
• Experience in security assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Comfortable working with various security tools and technologies
• Deep understanding of security best practices