Job Description
We are Urgently Hiring a top-tier Cybersecurity Engineer to join a leading Fortune 500 tech company in Houston, TX. This is an Immediate Hire opportunity for a security expert who wants to protect critical infrastructure in a high-growth environment.
While we are headquartered in Houston, our client is actively recruiting talent across the nation, including candidates available in Florida and remote locations. Join a team that prioritizes innovation, rapid response, and zero-tolerance for security breaches.
Responsibilities
- Performing advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on enterprise infrastructure.
- Monitoring security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and responding to incidents in real-time.
- Designing and implementing robust firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols.
- Conducting regular security audits and ensuring compliance with SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.
- Collaborating with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities and harden systems against ransomware attacks.
- Developing security awareness training programs for employees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Active CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, network security, or IT operations.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.