$157.68k - $238.5k
you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.About the roleSamsara Security is looking for a Senior Threat Detection Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering role: you will build a…
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Security Engineer jobs in Dallas, TX
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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to grow and excel.Job DescriptionIn the assigned Job Role of Engineering Consultant 2, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below: Elicit... ...in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Software Supply Chain Security. • H…
inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer - ONSITE in Addison, TX to join our team in Addison, Texas (US-TX), Unite…
Overview:Manages security operational systems responsible for threat monitoring, detection, and response. Leads efforts for vulnerability... ...contributes to sustainable project solutions.Responsibilities: Engineers, im…
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: a1qjB000000t84zQAAValid through: 2027-09-25Job Title: Senior Security EngineerLocation (city, state): Arlington, TXAssignment Type: Direct... ..., dental, vision, and 401(k).We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to…
Identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes.Develop... ....Provide subject matter expertise to Platform Infrastructure Engineering (P…
units.Designs system-level patterns (event-driven pipelines, API contracts, data models) that other engineers build on — establishing the foundational approach for how security findings flow from detection through priori…
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and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Global Security Engineering Lead to join our Global Digital Group which is part of KPMG International.R…
$111.8k - $154.8k
roleMeet the Team In today’s constantly evolving digital landscape, security is a shared responsibility. At Cisco, the Security and Trust... .... We inform, support, and collaborate with customers, Sales, Engineering, Su…
$120.5k - $231k
we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.What you’ll be doing...We are seeking a Transport Security Policy & Audit Principal Engineer to lead network security designs, deployment strategies, and auto…
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Join the #VTeamLife.What you’ll be doing...The Verizon Cyber Security (VCS) organization enables the business by protecting assets and... ...better if you have one or more of the following:A degree in engineering, cyber…
Position: Security & Technology Engineer Location: 6341 Campus Circle Dr E Las Colinas (Irving), Texas 75063 About Position: Have a passion for designing security systems? Do you want to help prevent crime in buildings?…
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What security engineers earn in Dallas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38–$53 | $80k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$75 | $110k–$155k |
| Senior | $72–$101 | $150k–$210k |
National ranges — pay in Dallas typically tracks these.
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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
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