Security Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced Security Engineer in Houston, TX. You will lead application security efforts, establish secure baselines, and oversee vulnerability management across servers, apps, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in SAST/DAST/SCA, IAM governance, and CI/CD security integration, with a track record of securing complex systems in healthcare or regulated domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT.
• 12 years of experience in application security.
• CISSP, CEH, CASE certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines aligned with CIS benchmarks.
• Conduct SAST, DAST, and SCA assessments for in-house and third-party apps.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across apps, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
• Manage IAM including privileged access, API keys, and MFA.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines with container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure SIEM, EDR/HIDS telemetry, and application events are securely integrated.
• Review server, app, Docker, and Kubernetes configurations for risk mitigation.
• Support patch management, security reviews, threat modelling, and secure release processes.

Skills

SAST

DAST

SCA

AWS IAM Idaas

CI/CD security

SIEM

Threat modelling

NIST ISO27001

Docker security

Kubernetes security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

CISSP

CEH

CASE

Tools

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

Job ID: J54378

Job Title: Security Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 13 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Healthcare

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Bill Rate: $77/hour (C2C)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application security concepts and practices, with a focus on implementing and maintaining secure server baselines, conducting security assessments, and managing identity and access controls.

This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks across various platforms and applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain secure server baselines (Windows, Linux, Cloud) aligned with CIS Benchmarks and security standards.
• Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST) , Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) , and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) assessments for in house and third party applications.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, databases, and infrastructure.
• Manage Identity Access Management (IAM) , including privileged access, service accounts, API keys, and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Investigate and respond to server and application security incidents.
• Integrate security controls into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including container scanning and secrets management.
• Ensure security logs, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) telemetry, and application events are integrated with the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
• Review server, application, Docker, and Kubernetes configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Support patch management, security reviews, threat modeling, and secure release processes. Develop security standards, procedures, and technical documentation; provide risk based recommendations to stakeholders.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong understanding of application security concepts and practices.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
• Proficiency in managing AWS IAM Idaas solutions and practices. Experience with CI/CD Pipeline tools and integrating security into the development lifecycle. Familiarity with security logging and monitoring tools, particularly SIEM. Preferred Skills Experience with cloud security practices and tools. Knowledge of Docker security and Kubernetes .
• Familiarity with Threat Modelling methodologies. Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in application security or related fields.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Application Security Engineer (CASE) are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.