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Security Engineer jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
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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$34–$90/hr
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$118k
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AVTECH Global) is looking for a Senior NDT Level III Inspector / Engineer. Position Purpose: AVTECH Global is seeking a highly... ...Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts. Existing security clearance…
Systems Architecture & Definition Engineer - (Senior) SEIT SapphireCompany:The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT)team is seeking a Senior Systems Ar…
About Us Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to…
Reference: 85347-3701685-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is seeking a highly motivated candidate who will provide full lifecycle systems engineering technical contribution and leadership in support of unmanned aircraft prog…
$128.35k - $173.65k
Structural Analysis Engineering ManagerCompany:The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B)is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineering Manager(Level K) for the Bom…
$107.9k - $195.05k
Values guide the way we do business.Your greatest work is ahead!We are looking for a Senior / Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. As a Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer, you’ll o…
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difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.HDR Engineering is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing NTX/OK/AR team.…
Title: Mechanical Engineer II Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national secu…
$80k - $100k
Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Oklahoma City, OK Assignment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Pay: $80,000 - $100,000... ...designing and improving network environments while maintaining secure, reliable connectivity…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications... ...industry today! GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will…
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What security engineers earn in Oklahoma City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$47 | $71k–$98k |
| Mid level | $47–$66 | $98k–$138k |
| Senior | $64–$90 | $134k–$187k |
Adjusted for the Oklahoma City 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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