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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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Job Description Job Description Security Engineer 10922 I am working with a client that is looking for Security Engineer. This is a long term contract that is 100% remote. Key Requirements: Proven experience administerin…
POSITION PKI Security Engineer (2 openings) LOCATION Dallas, TX (hybrid 3 days per week) REQUIRED SKILLS #6+ years of related experience. # Solid understanding of PKI concepts and experience working with certificate inve…
Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping pu…
Senior Network Engineer (Fortinet / Cisco) DETAILS Location : Irving, TX 75039 (hybrid 4days [M-TH] per week onsite) Position... ..., standardization, and migration activities across network and security environments. Th…
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manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The Endpoint Security & Exposure Management Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and…
the shops to the platforms that support administrative staff. Secure, reliable network and identity infrastructure enable Citadel to... ...Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related te…
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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Security Engineer Location: Dallas, TX Pay: $90,000–$115,000 annually (bonus eligible) Work Schedule: ~ Hybrid schedule (On-Site Tuesday and Wednesdays) Benefits: Medical, Denta…
customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day,... ...us?Job Summary This role is a hands-on Principal Security Engineering positio…
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Senior Security Engineer Duration : Full Time Location : Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, or Dallas, TX. Work Mode : 5 Days Onsite Years Of Exp : 8+ Yrs Future duties and responsi…
Secur- Serv is a leading managed services provider of IT, print, and hardware services, with a security focus at the core of every service... ..., Illinois, or New Jersey. POSITION SUMMARY The Security Engineer designs,…
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
Typical progression
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Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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