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Lead IT Network Security Engineer

CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX

Houston, TX

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Full time Application Security Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Lead

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Job Description

CenterPoint Energy seeks a Lead IT Network Security Engineer in Houston, TX (onsite) to lead security controls across enterprise networks and internet-facing applications.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise for network security and web application security across CNP environments
Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot security controls for network infrastructure, applications, and internet-facing services
Develop and maintain security policies for firewalls, WAF, threat prevention, URL filtering, remote access, and application security
Help protect web applications from application-layer threats, automated attacks, malicious bots, and abuse
Manage and support enterprise security technologies where applicable, including Next Gen firewalls, Prisma Client VPNs, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Analyze security events, alerts, and traffic patterns to identify threats, vulnerabilities, policy issues, and control improvement opportunities
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex network and application security incidents and service-impacting issues
Partner with Security Architecture, Network Engineering, DevOps, application teams, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure solutions
Review infrastructure and application changes for alignment with cybersecurity policies, architecture, and standards
Maintain security configurations, standards, procedures, diagrams, and operational documentation
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers; act as escalation support for complex security issues
Support change management, incident response, vulnerability remediation, lifecycle management, and continuous security improvement
Monitor platform health and maintain KPI reporting on coverage, rule effectiveness, and incident trends
Implement automation scripting to improve firewall and WAF Operations and Services
Maintain platform documentation, change records, and configuration baselines
Serve as the subject matter expert for firewall best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits, including audit-facing assistance
Interface with technical vendors on security issues and recommend solutions
Develop firewall security standards and firewall security architecture designs
Author technical documentation and perform infrastructure and web application vulnerability assessments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in Cybersecurity or IT
Hands-on experience with Next Gen Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls
Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security
Experience tuning WAF rulesets, managing false positives, and maintaining policy hygiene
Experience with Azure and GCP cloud apps and services
Experience with Zero Trust, SASE, network segmentation, DLP, and cloud security architectures
Experience supporting highly available, business-critical, or customer-facing applications and network security services
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with DevOps, IT, and Network Security teams
Familiarity with change management processes and maintaining configuration documentation
Experience implementing Zero Trust or similar modern security models
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, knowledge of networking protocols, and cybersecurity frameworks
Understanding of how all aspects of IT impact security of network environments
CISSP or other relevant security certifications (Next Gen Firewall, Web Application Firewall, Cloud Security) highly preferred
Knowledge of SOX, HIPAA, and NERC regulations preferred

Technologies

Next Gen firewalls
Prisma Client VPNs
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
WAF rulesets
Azure
GCP
Zero Trust
SASE
Network segmentation
DLP
Firewall
URL filtering
Automation scripting

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan with a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of contribution

Job Details

Job type: Full Time
Location: Houston, TX, US (onsite)
Posting start date: 11/02/2026
Posting end date: 11/20/2026
Nearest major market: Houston

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