Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Energy Grid Security
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Houston (TX)
On-site
USD 120,000 - 140,000
Full time
14 days+
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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
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.