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Soni Resources

Senior Security Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

Soni's client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the design, modernization, and ... Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related ...

GetixHealth

Security Engineer II

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$110K - $153K/hr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

ARStrat

Security Engineer II

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$110K - $153K/hr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

ARStrat LLC

Security Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

GetixHealth

Security Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

ARStrat

Security Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

GetixHealth, LLC

Security Engineer II

Houston, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of professional cybersecurity, security engineering ...

Deloitte

AI Security Engineer Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

As a Manager in AI Security Engineering, you will play a critical role in securing the development ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration

ExxonMobil

Network Security Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$96K - $131K/yr

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT-related fields ... Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC. Automation & DevOps Strong ...

ExxonMobil

Network Security Engineer

Spring, TX

$93K - $127K/yr

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT-related fields ... Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC. Automation & DevOps Strong ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer security engineer in Houston, TX is $145,894.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,600.00 and $151,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Security Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Soni Resources
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$109K - $149K/yr

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Job description

Soni's client is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies. This role is responsible for security architecture, AI-driven threat detection, automation, and cloud security initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity operations and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and evolve enterprise SOC architecture across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Develop security strategies focused on automation, AI, threat intelligence, and operational maturity.
  • Design and implement AI-enabled detection, response, and security analytics solutions.
  • Build automation and orchestration workflows using APIs and security integration platforms.
  • Develop scalable detection engineering capabilities and improve threat monitoring and incident response.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and vulnerability management initiatives.
  • Partner with cloud, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and engineering teams to integrate security into enterprise platforms and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Evaluate emerging security technologies and provide architectural guidance and best practices.
  • Mentor security engineers and contribute to technical standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in security architecture or engineering.
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise SOC and security architectures.
  • Strong background in cloud security (Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud).
  • Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, security analytics, or advanced detection capabilities.
  • Experience implementing security automation, orchestration, and API integrations.
  • Knowledge of enterprise networking, identity management, endpoint security, SIEM, and security data architecture.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience modernizing SOC environments and implementing AI-driven security operations.
  • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence, and security data lakes.
  • Background supporting regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, or government.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.

Technical Skills
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Architecture
  • SIEM & SOAR Platforms
  • AI & Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
  • Security Automation & Orchestration
  • Threat Detection & Detection Engineering
  • Security Data Lakes & Analytics
  • REST APIs & Platform Integration
  • Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Vulnerability Management
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD
  • Enterprise Networking & Endpoint Security

Core Competencies
  • Security Architecture
  • Cybersecurity Strategy
  • AI & Security Automation
  • Threat Detection & Incident Response
  • Cloud Security
  • Technical Leadership
  • Risk Assessment
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management
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Soni is a premier staffing & recruitment company that is disrupting the human capital management space. Headquartered in New York, Soni has presence in 23 markets across the United States. We support each professional relationship with a cutting-edge approach, industry-leading insights, and a human touch. We are trusted to help companies and individuals tackle their challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. We are minority-owned, and diversity & inclusion is in our DNA. We are committed to creating environments where people are empowered to be their authentic selves.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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