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Requirements: We require a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 10 years of relevant software... ...Linux, or similar platforms. We require embedded software security experien…
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Security Engineer jobs in Tucson, AZ
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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$36–$95/hr
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$125k
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$86.8k - $165.2k
Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and at least 5 years of relevant software... ...the ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. security clearance…
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year Requirements: Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant... ...VxWorks or Embedded Linux Background in embedded software security Eligibility to…
$82k - $164k
Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship... ...Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathem…
$107.5k - $204.5k
Requirements: A Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM is preferred) and at least 8 years of relevant... ...for system testing Technologies: Support Flow Security More: At Raytheon, we…
$86.8k - $165.2k
Requirements: We require a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, with STEM preferred, plus at least 5 years of... .... We require an active and transferable U.S. government security cleara…
$60 - $87.5 per hour
Job Title : Senior Mechanical Engineer Work Location: Tucson, AZ 85756 Duration: 12 months contract with potential extension... ...-edge solutions that support Raytheon's mission to create a safer, more secure world. 3-5…
Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron... ...the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I Rocket L…
TUCSON, ARIZONA AND WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION Job Title: Systems Engineer Job Description This Systems Engineer role focuses on the... ...engineering, such as Python, MATLAB, DOORS, or JAMA. Active security clearance. Abil…
on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that appr…
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grow in their career. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our…
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What security engineers earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$50 | $75k–$103k |
| Mid level | $50–$70 | $103k–$146k |
| Senior | $68–$95 | $141k–$197k |
Adjusted for the Tucson 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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