Cyber Security Engineer

********NO THIRDS PLEASE***** *****LOCAL HOUSTON CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE*****Great opportunity to join a very stable organization that offers a great team and work environment.Growth opportunities!!! The role is a hybrid position located around the I-10/Energy Corridor area of Houston.About the OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to help strengthen and evolve its enterprise security program. This role is ideal for a security professional who can bridge the gap between business objectives, risk management initiatives, and technical security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity solutions that protect critical systems, networks, data, and cloud environments.In addition to hands-on engineering responsibilities, this individual will provide guidance to technical teams, support security governance initiatives, and promote cybersecurity best practices across the organization.MUST have experience writing and creating security procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, administer, and optimize security technologies across on-premises and cloud environments, including firewalls, CASB, IPS, WAF, MFA, SIEM, endpoint protection platforms (EDR/DLP), and vulnerability management solutions.Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and baseline configurations across IT, OT, ICS, IoT, networking, operating systems, cloud platforms, encryption, data protection, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and risk evaluations of systems, applications, and infrastructure.Monitor and analyze security events through SIEM platforms and support incident detection, investigation, and response activities.Partner with business stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, and IT teams, to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.Create, track, and report on security metrics, risks, control effectiveness, and security-related events to management and leadership teams.Support the organization's cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives while promoting a strong security culture.Participate in threat modeling exercises and security reviews for new technologies, applications, and cloud services.Mentor junior team members and champion cybersecurity best practices throughout the organization.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related discipline.Proven hands-on experience implementing and managing enterprise security technologies, including:FirewallsIntrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)Web Application Firewalls (WAF)SIEM platformsEndpoint Security (EDR/DLP)Vulnerability Management SolutionsCloud Security ControlsStrong understanding of cybersecurity operations, security architecture, and risk management principles.Experience conducting threat modeling and security assessments for applications, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity environments.Experience securing cloud workloads within AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Regulatory & Framework ExperienceExperience with one or more of the following security, compliance, or governance frameworks is highly desirable:NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)ISO 27001 / ISO 27002GDPRPrivacy and Data Protection Best PracticesSarbanes-Oxley (SOX)ITILEnterprise Risk Management and Security Governance ProgramsEducationBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.Preferred CertificationsCandidates with one or more of the following certifications are highly encouraged to apply:CISSP (ISC2)CISM (ISACA)CISA (ISACA)TOGAF (The Open Group)GIAC Certifications (SANS)CIPT (IAPP)Why Apply?Opportunity to lead meaningful cybersecurity initiativesExposure to modern cloud and enterprise security technologiesCollaborative and security-focused cultureCompetitive compensation and benefits packageCareer growth and leadership opportunities