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# Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** WESTFIELD TECHNOLOGIES LLC
- **Location:** Bellaire, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Secure Coding, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=171978d9db96f802

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
 * Three or more years of experience in information security, preferably in a security engineering role
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
 * Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and common attack techniques
 * Proficiency with scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
 * Practical experience with security tooling - SIEM, endpoint detection, vulnerability scanners
 * Understanding of vulnerability management, patching, and secure development practices
 * Clear written communication and the ability to work across technical and business teams
 * Ability to pass a background check

Preferred qualifications (good to have, not required):

 * Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, or CISSP
 * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Familiarity with log management and incident response frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
 * Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA compliance
 * Prior experience in energy, healthcare, financial services, or another regulated industry

## Description

This is a hands-on engineering role, where you'll work directly with IT, development, and leadership to identify real risks, fix them, and prove that our security program works. Based in Bellaire, Texas, supporting our Houston-area operations., * Implement and maintain security controls across endpoints, network, cloud, and applications

 * Engineer and tune detection and monitoring tooling (SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
 * Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with system owners
 * Lead technical response to security incidents, from triage through root cause analysis
 * Automate security tasks and operational workflows with scripting
 * Support secure configuration and hardening standards for servers, cloud services, and containers
 * Perform security reviews of new infrastructure, vendors, and application changes
 * Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and compliance efforts such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001
 * Stay current on threats and communicate practical guidance to non-technical teams