sponsorship now or in the future, including F-1, OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other employment-based visa sponsorship.In the role of VCF Platform Engineer I, we'll count on you to:Perform day-to-day operational support for the VCF…
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Security Engineer jobs in San Antonio, 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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learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer (Pipe Stress), we'll count on you to:Perform pipe stress analysis and piping…
We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to support and strengthen enterprise network operations in San Antonio, Texas. This role focuses on securing and optimizing both on-premises and Azure-based environments whi…
$118.7k - $243.7k
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.…
$134.5k - $265.1k
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…
General information Job Posting Title Junior Cybersecurity Engineer - Elastic SIEM Date Thursday, September 24, 2026 City... ...Antonio, TX and requires an active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. Maximus TCS…
better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical/Senior Electrical Engineer to join one of th…
$176k - $282k
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in San Antonio, TX.We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in... ...customers#MDFSP #AJCM #PeratonRoyalMoveQualificationsActive TS/SCI security cle…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Electrical Engineer we'll count on you to: Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large in…
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…
better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer to join one of the…
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0 per year Requirements: ~ Bachelors degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field ~... ...experience in information security, cybersecurity, or security engineering roles ~ In…
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What security engineers earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$49 | $74k–$102k |
| Mid level | $49–$69 | $102k–$144k |
| Senior | $67–$94 | $140k–$195k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio 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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