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Security Engineer jobs in Cleveland, 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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below and let me know if you would be interested in exploring the opportunity. Job Description:- Job Title: Voice Engineer Location: Gahanna, OH Onsite Duration: Fulltime Hire with TCS Salary Range:- $105K to $115K Plus…
Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient... ...support customer infrastructure as needed. Monitor network security to pro…
$65.1k - $104.16k
supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Engineering Manager __ Your role and responsibilities Working as a Project Engineer, you…
Project Engineer THP Limited, Inc. is adding a full-time structural design engineer with 0-3 years experience who wants to start their career in a challenging and rewarding work environment. This position can be in eithe…
Onsite 4 days a week, with 1 flexible day from home. Location: Wickliffe, OH Travel: How You’ll Make an Impact As a Security Engineer you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, accountable for designing, implementing,…
staff to ensure the network environment is consistent with the company objectives and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements Assists with the effort of monitoring, supporting, and maintaining…
$83.3k - $133.28k
runs the world. This position reports to: Digital Solution Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will have the opportunity to... ...helping them apply cybersecurity solutions that enhance the security and resilience o…
Senior Engineer – Networking & Server Infrastructure Hybrid – Onsite periodically 5% – Greater Cleveland Area/ Baltimore/ Chicago... ...Palo Alto Networks solutions, including firewalls and advanced security appliances.…
sponsorship. infinIT is seeking a Senior Systems & Network Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and being the highest... ...technical guidance Client environments become more stable, secure, and well-do…
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JOB DESCRIPTION: $95K-$115K SEEKING MECHANICAL ENGINEER GPAC: #1 Engineering Recruiting Firm in the Nation: WORK FOR A LEADING CONTRACTOR I am working with a well-respected, firmly established Conmmercial Construction Co…
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A well-established civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer (PE) to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about delivering…
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What security engineers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$49 | $74k–$101k |
| Mid level | $49–$69 | $101k–$143k |
| Senior | $66–$93 | $138k–$193k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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