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Security Engineer jobs in Houston, 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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~# Information Security Engineer, Network Security EngineeringAplikujremote type: Remotelocations: Houston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Opublikowano dzisiajjob requisition id: REQ513310**JLL empowers you to shape a…
you are doing well, Please find the job description given below and let me know your interest. Position : Network Security Engineer || Houston, TX Onsite (Local) Location : Houston, TX Onsite (Local) Duration : 6+ Month…
you are doing well, Please find the job description given below and let me know your interest. Position: Sr. Network Security Engineer WAAP (Web Application & API Protection) (Onsite) Location: Houston, TX (Local Only) D…
Application Security Engineer Hybrid in Houston, TX (TX state candidate only) Must have LinkedIn Need 15+ years profiles Looking for an application security engineer doing software development using Java/script and has e…
Zedcor Inc. (TSX-V:ZDC) is disrupting the traditional physical security industry through its proprietary MobileyeZ™ security towers by... ...Position Overview Zedcor is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to deploy, opera…
responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods. Job Summary: The Information Security Engineer supports the L11 New Product Introduction (NPI) project by designing, imple…
Services Client · Direct Hire or Contract (W2/C2C) Own the network security backbone for a major financial services enterprise, real... ...best-case scenario · Prior professional services or consulting engineer experienc…
Title: Associate Security Engineer, Identity Security KBR is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join our Identity Security Services team within a global cybersecurity organization supporting complex, highly regula…
Own the network security backbone for a major financial services enterprise. What you'll own · Day to day operation and support of... ...· Prior experience in a professional services or consulting engineer capacity, a st…
METECS is an engineering and applied technology company specializing in high-fidelity simulation, software, robotics, and systems analysis. We are looking for an IT Security Engineer to lead security operations and assis…
Job Description Job Description Senior Cloud Security Engineer Are you passionate about securing modern cloud environments and building enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact? We’re looking for…
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What security engineers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38–$52 | $78k–$108k |
| Mid level | $52–$73 | $108k–$152k |
| Senior | $71–$99 | $147k–$206k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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