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Security Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
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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environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure. Role at a Glance Gecko is seeking an Enterprise Security Engineer to help build and operate the shared systems that protect our people, devices, ap…
systemone.com - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message. Cybersecurity Engineer : - This role is responsible for securing enterprise infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, ad…
people who value integrity and collaboration, you'll feel at home at McNees. McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking a Security Engineer to join our Information Technology department. At McNees, we believe our peopl…
further reach those affected by rare diseases. Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare! Security Engineering Manager Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) Classification: Exempt Status: Full-Ti…
work for a growing MSP? Midnight Blue is looking for a Level 3 Engineer who will complete diverse projects, manage client networks, resolve... ...technology initiatives Sales Engineering – Network and security recommenda…
Job Title: Prisma Access Engineer Location: Remote Type: Contract Responsibilities: Lead and support Prisma Access deployments and configurations Ensure secure connectivity for remote users and branch locations Troublesh…
Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the continued growth and scaling of a mid-sized organization undergoing significant infrastructure expansion. This role will be instrumental in…
Cybersecurity Engineer (Enterprise Security, system Security, Cyrptography, application security, vulnerabilities) in Pittsburgh, PA Application Security, Cybersecurity Engineer, Enterprise Security Solutions, penetratio…
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What security engineers earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $38–$51 | $78k–$107k |
| Mid level | $51–$72 | $107k–$150k |
| Senior | $70–$98 | $146k–$204k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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