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# BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Firewall Services Module, Splunk
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5637f630-2692-4f8d-84b1-5291434e1cf0

## About the Role

* 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or risk management
 * Hands-on experience with WAF, NGFW (Palo Alto preferred), SIEM, or vulnerability management platforms
 * Strong understanding of NIST CSF, CMMC, or equivalent frameworks
 * Proven ability to manage cross-functional security programs with minimal oversight

Preferred:

 * CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
 * Experience in energy, utilities, or OT/ICS environments
 * Experience supporting M&A cybersecurity integration
 * Familiarity with Imperva Cloud WAF, Illumio, Splunk, or Panorama

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity) in Houston, TX., * Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison for assigned business unit(s), translating enterprise security policies into unit-specific controls and procedures

 * Conduct and support risk assessments, vulnerability management reviews, and security posture evaluations across applications, infrastructure, and OT environments
 * Lead or support security initiatives including WAF/firewall configurations, identity & access management reviews, endpoint protection, and cloud security posture
 * Represent the business unit in change management and security governance forums
 * Coordinate with enterprise SIEM (Splunk), network security (Palo Alto/Panorama), and application security platforms (e.g., Imperva Cloud WAF) to ensure appropriate monitoring and enforcement
 * Support M&A integration activities including network segmentation, firewall onboarding, and security baseline validation
 * Develop and maintain security documentation: policies, runbooks, risk acceptance memos, and remediation plans
 * Engage stakeholders across technical and leadership levels; present risk posture and program status to senior management