Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Plus Bonus Compensation Package!

Excellent Benefits!

Matching 401K PLUS Additional Contribution!

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan!

Tuition Assistance!

Excellent Career Advancement!

Job summary

A leading U.S. energy infrastructure company in Houston is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to oversee enterprise security operations and ensure compliance within a highly regulated environment. This hands-on, senior role focuses on protecting critical systems that support large-scale power generation. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, alongside relevant certifications. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, as well as opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT / systems engineering experience is needed.
• 5–7 years of focused experience in cybersecurity required.
• CISSP or CCSP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and monitor enterprise security tools and controls.
• Support NERC CIP compliance, including documentation, audits, and remediation.
• Conduct vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response.

Skills

10+ years in IT / systems engineering

5–7 years focused on cybersecurity

CISSP or CCSP required

Experience with security platforms such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, NGFW

Strong understanding of IAM (OAuth, SAML, RBAC/ABAC)

Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001/27002, CIS

Proven experience supporting audits and regulated environments

Job description

Overview

High-Growth, Energy Production Organization | Senior Cybersecurity Engineer opportunity.

This Jobot Job is hosted by David DeCristofaro. Salary $120,000 - $140,000 per year.

This organization is a leading U.S. energy infrastructure company operating large-scale power generation assets across multiple regions. With a diverse portfolio spanning traditional and advanced generation technologies, the company plays a critical role in keeping major power markets reliable, resilient, and efficient. The business is in a period of active growth and modernization, investing in new facilities, long-term infrastructure, and enterprise-level operations that support mission-critical energy delivery. Teams work on high-impact, real-world systems where performance, safety, and compliance matter every day. Employees join a stable, well-capitalized organization with the scale of a major industry player and the momentum of a company evolving for the future—offering long-term projects, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to help power what’s next.

Why join us?

• Base Plus Bonus Compensation Package!
• Excellent Benefits!
• Matching 401K PLUS Additional Contribution!
• Discounted Stock Purchase Plan!
• Tuition Assistance!
• Excellent Career Advancement!

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support enterprise security operations and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment. This role is hands-on, senior-level, and focused on protecting mission-critical systems that support large-scale power generation.

What You’ll Do

• Deploy, manage, and monitor enterprise security tools and controls
• Support NERC CIP compliance, including documentation, audits, and remediation
• Maintain and secure access control and monitoring systems (EACMS)
• Conduct vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response
• Review logs, investigate anomalies, and implement corrective actions
• Partner with IT and business teams to deliver practical security solutions

What You Bring

• 10+ years in IT / systems engineering
• 5–7 years focused on cybersecurity
• CISSP or CCSP required
• Experience with security platforms such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, NGFW
• Strong understanding of IAM (OAuth, SAML, RBAC/ABAC)
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001/27002, CIS
• Proven experience supporting audits and regulated environments

Nice to Have

• AWS security tooling
• CrowdStrike, CyberArk
• Identity platforms (Okta, Entra ID)

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