Cyber Security Engineer

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to lead enterprise security engineering and incident response improvements for a complex Texas environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve enterprise security solutions across network, endpoint, cloud, and application environments.
• Own the security engineering roadmap, including technical standards, reference designs, and maturity goals for the broader cybersecurity program.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security engineers and analysts across multiple security disciplines.
• Assess, implement, and optimize security platforms and tools, including vendor relationship management and tracking technical performance expectations.
• Lead identity and access security initiatives: architecture planning, privileged access controls, conditional access approaches, and least-privilege enforcement.
• Oversee a full vulnerability management program: define scanning methods, prioritize remediation by risk, track service levels, and coordinate penetration testing activities.
• Serve as a senior escalation resource for complex investigations and major security events, driving containment, recovery, and post-incident review.
• Improve detection engineering and threat hunting by integrating intelligence insights into defensive monitoring and response strategies.
• Develop, refine, and enforce cybersecurity policies, hardening baselines, and control requirements to strengthen enterprise protection.
• Communicate security risks, program progress, and incident status to technical stakeholders and leadership teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a closely related field, including demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or another relevant discipline.
• Strong hands-on background in cybersecurity engineering, including identity and access management, vulnerability management, and security operations.
• Experience with firewall technologies, Microsoft Defender, configuration management, and security-focused system hardening practices.
• Practical knowledge of incident response processes, threat analysis, security mitigation techniques, and investigation support.
• Familiarity with recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards used to guide enterprise security programs.
• Ability to use scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell or Python to support operational efficiency and security engineering tasks.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

Technology Stack

• PowerShell
• Python
• Microsoft Defender
• Firewall technologies
• Configuration management

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan (eligible to enroll)

Work Authorization

• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Location: Midland, TX (onsite)

Salary: USD 140,000 - 175,000 per year