$77.5k - $140.9k
Delivery Center. This team assists our clients with aligning a security management strategy with their business goals by assessing,... ...assessment and enablement Cybersecurity process design and re- engineering Drive h…
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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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and an engaging culture. Description of Task to be Performed: AnaVation is seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Security Engineer( ISSE) to support a high-visible contract and will be responsible for delivering…
$70k - $100k
Job Description Overview We are currently recruiting a Cyber Engineer for our IMCOM G9 Technology Services' project, with a... ...the effective and efficient documentation of artifacts such as Security Plans, Implementat…
$65 per hour
projects. Responsibilities Analyze and investigate simulated security alerts and incidents across endpoints, identities, and cloud... .../ Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Network or Computer Engineering or other relate…
$45 - $50 per hour
MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing global IT and Engineering services firm delivering innovative technology solutions to leading enterprises... ..., high-growth environment. Job Title: Network Security Engineer Durat…
$105k - $145k
s degree or (13) years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree required. Degree must be in Computer Science Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline from an accredited college or universi…
Job Description Job Description **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**Overview: Job Title: Senior Network Engineer - CONUS Security Clearance: Secret or Higher Location : CONUS / Global (Due to the nature of the work and con…
real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today’s and tomorrow’s missions.... ...MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled Junior Security Engineer to maintain respon…
$77.5k - $140.9k
Python, or other scripting languages for automation. · Directory Services: - Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD integration. · Security & Compliance: - Understanding of IAM best practices, SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory r…
federal and commercial markets. At RMC, we're all about enhancing security for both our military and global commercial partners, offering... ...threat information Collaborate with internal red team, engineering, and advi…
Job Description Job Description Electronic Security Systems Engineer (Access Control, CCTV, Physical Security Systems) University Health – San Antonio, Texas Position Summary University Health is seeking an Electronic Se…
$75k - $105k
Analyst to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and security authorization efforts for Department of War (DoW) information... ...The successful candidate will work closely with ISSMs, ISSOs, engineers, syst…
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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 Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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