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Security Engineer jobs in Albuquerque, NM
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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U.S. citizens. Job Description Position Title: Network Engineer Position Summary: GDIT is seeking an experienced Network... ...operations for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In…
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Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the... ...candidate will play a key role in enhancing IT efficiency, security, and mi…
Description Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of... ...customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Cyber Security Engineer fo…
and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work... ...across governance, risk and compliance systems. Coordinate with engineering, Risk…
private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work... ...are seeking a hands-on Senior Cyber Automation and Controls Engineer for…
community. Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our... ...role supports critical operations, equipment design, or national security infrast…
build with our clients, and the positive impact we make in the community. Our team of intellectually curious and highly motivated engineers, scientists and business professionals engages with our clients to solve complex…
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supporting the monitoring, analysis, and response to cybersecurity events under close supervision. This position focuses on learning core security tools, processes, and compliance requirements while contributing to day-t…
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PURPOSE: The Video Engineer is responsible for assisting in all video related applications during live services at Calvary Albuquerque. This position performs live production of church services and special events as well…
Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron... ...of the boldest and most ambitious space missions PANEL PROGRAM ENGINEER II/SENIOR…
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What security engineers earn in Albuquerque
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$49 | $74k–$102k |
| Mid level | $49–$69 | $102k–$144k |
| Senior | $67–$94 | $140k–$195k |
Adjusted for the Albuquerque market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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CISO
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