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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Engineer - Houston, TX - **Company:** Zedcor Security Solutions (USA), LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Microsoft Windows, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Linux Security Modules, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Data Ingestion, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure AKS - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8400f62e1fbeb1aa ## About the Role * Must have a valid CDL Class A license with at least 2 years of experience. * Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. * Working knowledge of DOT Hours of Service cycle and experience with ELD use. * Forklift, equipment, telehandler, and front-end loader experience is a strong plus. * Mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, or general technical ability is a big plus. * Must be comfortable working outdoors and performing hands-on work, not just driving. * Must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to follow company procedures. * Some travel may be required, usually no more than 2 nights at a time and working hours range from 40 to 70 hours per week. * Be able to lift 70 pounds and working in changing weather conditions., * Install, deploy, and operate Tenable Vulnerability Management, including scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking., * 5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience. * Hands-on experience deploying and operating Tenable or a comparable vulnerability management platform.· Experience securing Azure, Azure Local, and AKS/container environments. * Working knowledge of IDS/IPS, WAF, 802.1X, PKI, and centralized logging. * Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure. * Experience with ITIL change management and regulated environments (SOC 2, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, or similar). * Strong Windows Server and Linux security hardening experience. * Strong Microsoft security stack experience: Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender EASM, and Purview. * Local Houston-area candidate able to work in office 5 days per week. Preferred Qualifications * Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, Tenable, or equivalent practical experience. * Experience supporting a SOC and incident response operations. ## Description Zedcor is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to deploy, operate, and mature security tooling across Azure, Azure Local, Windows, Linux, and AKS environments. This is not an entry-level role. The successful candidate will own hands-on deployment and daily operation of vulnerability management, threat detection, and data protection platforms while supporting SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP readiness., * Administer Microsoft Purview for data security, classification, DLP, and compliance.· Deploy and manage IDS/IPS capabilities, including Defender for IoT and Defender for Cloud Apps. * Implement and support 802.1X network authentication. * Secure workloads across Azure, Azure Local, AKS, Windows Server, and Linux. * Document security architectures, configurations, standards, and runbooks. * Follow ITIL change management and support incident response, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness for SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. * Engineer and maintain centralized logging, alerting, and security telemetry. * Manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies and monitoring. * Support, tune, and troubleshoot Microsoft Sentinel, including analytics rules, incidents, and log ingestion issues. * Run and monitor Microsoft Defender EASM (External Attack Surface Management) and drive remediation of exposed assets. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - Cost Optimization in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2100-azure-well-architected-framework-cost-optimization-in-practice) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)