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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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

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.
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