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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Code Review, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Segmentation, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Okta, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/30921510F50A48C3B9F0CEBBD8672E2A/job/

## About the Role

· 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, identity and access management, infrastructure security, cloud security, or a similar role. · Hands-on experience with identity and access management technologies such as Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, IAM governance platforms, PAM, MFA, SSO, SAML, OAuth, and Conditional Access. · Experience with security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, email security, DLP, and cloud security tools. · Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Intune security or compliance policies. · Working knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SASE/ZTNA, secure remote access, device compliance, network segmentation, and identity-based
security controls. · Proficiency with cloud security concepts, governance, logging, monitoring, and secure configuration for Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms. · Experience with vulnerability management, patch prioritization, risk scoring, remediation tracking, and reporting against defined service levels. · Experience developing or maintaining detection rules, threat-hunting queries, dashboards, reports, incident response playbooks, and automated remediation workflows. · Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, APIs, or similar technologies. · Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code scanning, secrets management, code scanning, dependency scanning, and container security. · Understanding of AI security risks, AI-enabled threats, prompt injection concepts, data leakage risks, and enterprise controls for responsible use of AI tools. · Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards such as
NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, PCI, or other applicable regulatory requirements.

## Description

An Insight Global client in the Houston area is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join the Infrastructure/Cybersecurity team as a Cybersecurity Engineer. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls that protect the organization's users, endpoints, cloud services, networks, applications, and data. This role is responsible for strengthening identity and access management, supporting Zero Trust security principles, improving detection and response capabilities, automating security operations, and helping ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong experience with IAM, security monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, cloud security, scripting, and incident response, with the ability to work closely with Infrastructure, HR, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to reduce risk across the enterprise. Lastly, this salary range for this position ranges from