Sr. Level Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer
Sr. Level Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer
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Job Description
Role: Sr. Level Security Engineer / Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Houston TX (Onsite) Locals Only
Duration: Contract To Hire
Client: Chicago Bridge and Iron
Any Visa
12 Years
Description: CB&I is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer or Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our growing security team. This individual will play a critical role in protecting our digital assets managing security operations and serving as a Tier 3 escalation point. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background hands-on experience with modern security tools and the ability to manage and delegate operational tasks to MSSPs effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for security incidents and investigations.
- Manage and optimize security tools and platforms across the enterprise.
- Create review and troubleshoot Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewall rulesets.
- Administer and monitor CrowdStrike EDR and Proofpoint Email Security solutions.
- Operate and fine-tune SIEM platforms including alert use case creation and optimization.
- Leverage Microsoft Cloud Security Tools (Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Purview etc.) to secure cloud environments.
- Lead the Vulnerability Management program including scanning prioritization remediation coordination and reporting.
- Collaborate with and delegate tasks to MSSPs ensuring SLAs and quality standards are met.
- Conduct threat hunting vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
- Develop and maintain security documentation runbooks and incident response procedures.
- Stay current with emerging threats vulnerabilities and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
Strong experience with:
o Palo Alto Networks firewalls (ruleset creation troubleshooting)
o CrowdStrike Falcon
o Proofpoint Email Security
o Microsoft Security Suite (Defender Sentinel Purview etc.)
o SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk Sentinel QRadar Elastic (ELK))
Proven experience interoperating with MSSPs third-party security vendors and or clients.
Solid understanding of network security endpoint protection and cloud security principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field.
Completion of a recognized cybersecurity training program (e.g. SANS NIST NICE Framework-aligned bootcamps).
Industry certifications such as:
o CompTIA Security CySA
o Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
o GIAC certifications (e.g. GSEC GCIA GCIH)
o Microsoft SC-200 SC-300
o CISSP or CISM (for more senior candidates)
Familiarity with:
o Threat intelligence platforms (TIPs)
o SOAR tools
o Zero Trust Architecture
o Cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and certification
A collaborative and security-focused cultureEmployment Type
Full-time
