Job Description

Cyber Security Engineer 

• Permanent/Direct Hire
• Salary range is $100-130K, DOE
• Location – Downtown Dallas
• Hybrid (currently remote until late summer)
• Main Security Engineer; final escalation for anything Cybersecurity related
• Bachelor’s degree is required

Summary:

The Security Engineer will be responsible for:

• Design, implement, and maintain security architecture, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, endpoint protection software, and other security tools to protect company data and networks.
• Monitor and analyze security events, investigate potential threats, and respond to incidents quickly and efficiently.
• Regularly conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and risk assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate fixes.
• Ensure that security practices comply with industry standards, government regulations, and organizational policies (e.g., NIST, PCI, etc.).
• Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure security best practices are followed in system architecture, software development, and network management.
• Assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, and enhancements.

Qualifications include, but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certification(s) are strongly desired: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+.
• 5+ years of relevant Security/Cybersecurity Engineering experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, and network security, as well as experience in implementing security solutions across various platforms.
• Knowledge of security standards, processes, policies, security tools and audit procedures.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Ability to relate system design and configuration to security functions.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Self-disciplined, self-starter, professional who can successfully bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance and oversight.
• Experience in the property management or single-family housing industry a plus.

About PRG

With 20+ years of success in the staffing industry, Peyton Resource Group focuses on matching talent to the precise needs of our clients. Your success is our commitment, and we back up that commitment by only recommending opportunities that align with your goals. Our candidate-centric approach ensures you are in the driver’s seat of your career, and our team of recruiters will partner with you and support you every step of the way.

PRG’s dedication to service has been widely recognized throughout the industry. PRG has been awarded ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing award for 10 straight years, as well as the Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.