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Security Engineer jobs in Jacksonville, FL
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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make an impact Work with customers to help them articulate their business requirements and how those requirements translate into security features and functionality. Assist with development of cyber engagement plans for…
A leading technology consultancy is looking for an Associate Security Program Analyst for a remote contract position. The analyst will support cybersecurity initiatives and assist in service delivery to clients. The idea…
Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Onshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Onshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer –…
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…
Job Summary (List Format): - Contract Network Engineer role with client in Chicago, IL - Long-term contract, onsite required... ...ticketing tools - Collaborate with stakeholders for stable, secure, and scalable network…
care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been describ…
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Professional Engineer Location: Jacksonville, FL 32256 Country: United States Salary: $80000-$120000 Start Date: Description: Company Description Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, we are a minor…
We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications running on IBM z/OS. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, and mainframe te…
This P-3 Flight Engineer Instructor position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive tr…
works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice. Position Summary: The Network Engineering Manager is a hands-on, highly skilled technical leader who leads a team of technical…
an employment visa at this time. This is a fully remote (Must live in the U.S.) position. Position Summary: Our Network Engineers are responsible for helping IQ Fiber deliver the best possible Broadband Internet service…
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What security engineers earn in Jacksonville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$50 | $75k–$103k |
| Mid level | $50–$70 | $103k–$146k |
| Senior | $68–$95 | $141k–$197k |
Adjusted for the Jacksonville 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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