Senior BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Senior BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity).

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison for assigned business unit(s), translating enterprise security policies into unit-specific controls and procedures
* Conduct and support risk assessments, vulnerability management reviews, and security posture evaluations across applications, infrastructure, and OT environments
* Lead or support security initiatives including WAF/firewall configurations, identity & access management reviews, endpoint protection, and cloud security posture
* Represent the business unit in change management and security governance forums
* Coordinate with enterprise SIEM (Splunk), network security (Palo Alto/Panorama), and application security platforms (e.g., Imperva Cloud WAF) to ensure appropriate monitoring and enforcement
* Support M&A integration activities including network segmentation, firewall onboarding, and security baseline validation
* Develop and maintain security documentation: policies, runbooks, risk acceptance memos, and remediation plans
* Engage stakeholders across technical and leadership levels; present risk posture and program status to senior management

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, or risk management
* Hands-on experience with WAF, NGFW (Palo Alto preferred), SIEM, or vulnerability management platforms
* Strong understanding of NIST CSF, CMMC, or equivalent frameworks
* Proven ability to manage cross-functional security programs with minimal oversight

Preferred:
* CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
* Experience in energy, utilities, or OT/ICS environments
* Familiarity with Imperva Cloud WAF, Illumio, Splunk, or Panorama
* Experience supporting M&A cybersecurity integration

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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