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Security Engineer jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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Collaborate with Tier 1 support: Act as an escalation point for complex Meraki-related issues, offering expert guidance to junior engineers. Client engagement: Proactively engage with clients to maintain high satisfactio…
, SOC, GRC, or intelligence-analyst role in lieu of a degree). - 1–3+ years of experience in cybersecurity threat intelligence, security operations, GRC/compliance, or intelligence analysis (public-sector or fusion-cente…
$200k - $250k
About UsAt LangChain, our mission is to make intelligent agents ubiquitous. We build the foundation for agent engineering in the real world, helping developers move from prototypes to production-ready AI agents that team…
Life: · Works with clients and project leaders to identify package requirements. · Works with client, supervisors and equipment engineers to optimize package formats. · Develops and communicates detailed packaging bills…
development, design, testing, vehicle integration, and support of engine inlet and exhaust system technologies for new engine concepts... ...Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government security clearance Desir…
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Offshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Offshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer…
alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community. Job Title: Code Security Engineer Location: REMOTE EST/CST Years of Experience: 5+ T OP SKILLS: Must Have API secu…
generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Come Join an Inclusive Team The Industrial Application Development (IAD) Engineer supports Equistar’s polyethylene, polypropylene and Specialties businesses by…
Job Description Summary Professional Band Engineer will support the design, development, manufacturing, application, and testing of... ...individual to have the ability obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearanc…
Job Description Summary The Operability Senior Engineer is crucial in developing and qualifying gas turbine engine systems, demonstrating... ...the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clear…
, and next-generation defense applications. The Small Uncrewed Engines (SUE) team is developing innovative, high-performance propulsion... ...the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearan…
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What security engineers earn in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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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