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Security Engineer jobs in Memphis, TN
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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further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabl…
trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of... ....· Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.· S…
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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…
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Position Summary We are seeking a talented, passionate cyber security specialist who will serve as a technical interface and subject... ...and Firewall Teams, Application Teams, Server Teams, Cloud Engineering Teams etc.…
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with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.Work you will do:As Privileged Access Management (PAM)... ...in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Informa…
further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabl…
become reality—with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals—Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists—bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, a…
This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.In the role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer, we'll count on you to:• Plan and prepare geotechnical investigations or design…
further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabl…
and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than…
and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than…
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What security engineers earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $70k–$97k |
| Mid level | $47–$65 | $97k–$136k |
| Senior | $63–$89 | $132k–$185k |
Adjusted for the Memphis 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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