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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Midland, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Antivirus, Software System Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/EA6044F92394477699B7A433562788DD/job/

## About the Role

* Communicate security risks, program progress, and incident status clearly to technical stakeholders and leadership teams. Requirements * At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated technical leadership responsibility.

 * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or another relevant discipline.

 * Strong hands-on background in cybersecurity engineering, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and security operations.

 * Experience working 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 with the ability to work effectively across technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

## Description

* Direct the design and ongoing improvement of enterprise security solutions spanning network, endpoint, cloud, and application environments.

 * Establish and maintain the security engineering roadmap, 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 while managing vendor relationships and technical performance expectations.

 * Lead identity and access security initiatives, including architecture planning, privileged access controls, conditional access approaches, and least-privilege enforcement.

 * Oversee the vulnerability management program by defining scanning methods, prioritizing remediation based on risk, tracking service levels, and coordinating penetration testing activities.

 * Act as a senior escalation resource during complex investigations and major security events, driving containment, recovery, and post-incident review efforts.

 * Advance detection engineering and threat hunting capabilities by incorporating intelligence insights into defensive monitoring and response strategies.

 * Develop, refine, and enforce cybersecurity policies, hardening baselines, and control requirements to improve enterprise-wide protection.


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