Cybersecurity Engineer

USA DeBusk is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT Cybersecurity & Cloud Applications team.

This position will play a key role in strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture by designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions across cloud services, endpoints, identities, networks, and enterprise applications.

Candidates MUST live in Houston or the surrounding area to be considered (NOT a remote or hybrid position)

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise cybersecurity technologies, vulnerability management, data protection, security automation, and cloud security.

This role will focus on implementing strategic cybersecurity initiatives, improving existing security controls, reducing organizational risk, and supporting the secure adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Key Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Architecture

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Evaluate existing security controls and identify opportunities to improve security posture.
• Implement security configurations and best practices across SaaS Platform.
• Support Zero Trust security initiatives, including identity protection, device compliance, and access control.
• Evaluate new security technologies and provide technical recommendations based on business requirements and security risks.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, technical procedures, and implementation standards.

Vulnerability Management

• Lead the technical implementation and ongoing improvement of the enterprise vulnerability management program.
• Configure and maintain vulnerability assessment solutions for endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud environments.
• Analyze vulnerability findings and prioritize remediation based on severity, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact.
• Coordinate remediation activities with infrastructure, networking, and application teams.
• Validate remediation effectiveness and monitor vulnerability exposure over time.
• Support vulnerability management initiatives using approved security technologies.

Cloud & Identity Security

• Design and maintain Conditional Access policies, authentication controls, and identity security configurations.
• Support secure Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) integrations.
• Identify and remediate identity and access management security gaps.
• Implement security controls for privileged accounts and enterprise applications.

Security Automation & SIEM Engineering

• Develop scripts, integrations, and automated workflows to improve cybersecurity operations.
• Implement security automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and other supported technologies.
• Develop and optimize security detections, correlation rules, and automated response workflows.
• Work with the Cybersecurity Analyst to improve incident investigation and response capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual security tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations between security platforms.

Artificial Intelligence Security

• Support the organization's secure adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• Implement technical controls to protect sensitive corporate information when using AI solutions.
• Assess risks associated with unauthorized AI applications, data exposure, and third-party AI services.
• Support the implementation of AI security monitoring, access controls, and data protection mechanisms.

Security Operations Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical expertise during complex cybersecurity incidents and investigations.
• Support the Cybersecurity Analyst and external security partners with advanced technical troubleshooting and remediation.
• Evaluate security incidents to identify control gaps and implement preventive improvements.
• Collaborate with managed security providers to improve security effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity engineering documentation and operational procedures.
• Monitor security technology performance and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, or a closely related technical role.
• Practical experience implementing and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, security event correlation, and log integrations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and common attack techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and work collaboratively across technical teams.
• Experience with Next-Generation Firewall platforms
• Familiar with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions.
• Knowledge of AI security risks, AI governance, and enterprise AI adoption.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity risk assessments, security frameworks, or compliance initiatives.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, or related industry standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical ownership and accountability.
• Ability to independently lead cybersecurity engineering projects.
• Practical, risk-based approach to implementing security controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Effective collaboration with IT infrastructure, networking, and security operations teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn emerging technologies.

Company Profile:

USA DeBusk is a best-in-class mechanical and industrial cleaning services provider specializing in servicing the downstream energy market.  We offer the full suite of maintenance and turnaround services including hydro blasting, hydro cutting, hydro excavation, chemical cleaning, PEPTM polymer extraction service, vacuum services, tank cleaning, degassing/vapor control, FCC catalyst handling and transportation, and specialty turnaround services.  Founded in 2012, USA DeBusk currently has field offices in 24 cities and continues to provide services internationally.