IT Security Engineer

Job overview

The IT Security Engineer role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. METECS provides engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. The engineer leads security operations while helping maintain IT infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. The role supports security compliance and system reliability through audit coordination, vulnerability remediation, access and configuration management, incident response, and technical administration.

What you'll do

• Maintain the System Security Plan
• coordinate assessments and external audits
• collect evidence for NIST 800-171 and ISO 27001 controls
• conduct access management, configuration management, change control, and incident response
• review logs and investigate anomalies
• coordinate vulnerability scanning and remediation
• support Linux systems and servers
• administer Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
• manage XDR and other security tools
• document configurations and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

it security engineer

security operations

nist 800-171

iso 27001

linux

microsoft 365

vulnerability management

houston tx

metecs

full-time

federal position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of IT experience with hands-on security responsibilities, experience with logging, vulnerability scanning, identity and access management, audits, and compliance documentation. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required due to the federal position.

About the employer

METECS is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.