Attractivate Consulting Solutions · 1 day ago
Cyber Security Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAttractivate Consulting Solutions is seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineer to join their growing security team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls to protect the organization’s networks, systems, cloud environments, and sensitive data from cyber threats.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR, WAF, vulnerability scanners, etc.)
Perform security architecture reviews and provide actionable recommendations for new systems and applications
Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security hardening of infrastructure (on-prem and cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP)
Respond to and investigate security incidents; perform digital forensics when needed
Lead or contribute to penetration testing, red/blue/purple team exercises
Develop and automate security processes using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts from SIEM and other detection systems
Implement and maintain identity & access management controls (MFA, RBAC, Zero Trust principles)
Create and update security policies, standards, and procedures
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to integrate security into the SDLC (DevSecOps)
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities (CVEs), and industry best practices
Participate in compliance efforts (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc., as applicable)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
2–5+ years of hands-on experience
Strong knowledge of network security, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud security
Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc
Experience with scripting/automation (Python strongly preferred)
Solid understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls, Zero Trust)
Relevant certifications (at least one required; more are a plus): – CISSP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GNFA, etc.), AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications
Company
Attractivate Consulting Solutions
Attractivate Consulting Solutions is a team of industry experts who understand the dynamic and critical role that technology has in driving business success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase