Job Requirements
Dallas, TX
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $125,000
Job Description
Security Engineer – Job Description
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Reports to: Client Services Program Manager
Work Hours: 40 hour week
OnPoint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sapient Government Services, is a vibrant, energetic, and growing ISO-certified technology and management consulting partner that provides critical thinking, strategic analysis, and thought leadership in a collaborative environment in an enduring effort to improve performance, lower costs, and achieve results for clients. We are guided by our principles: Clarity. Action. Results—for each client engagement we work to gain clarity, move into action, and achieve results. OnPoint specializes in delivering solutions in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems & Implementation Management, Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Services, and Digital Communications & Strategic Marketing.
Role Overview
This role focuses on designing, implementing, and enforcing secure cloud and infrastructure architectures. The Security Engineer partners closely with engineering and platform teams to assess risk, define secure patterns, and embed security controls through automation and policy-as-code.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate design proposals and assess security risks across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Define opinionated secure architecture patterns and provide implementation guidance.
• Develop and enforce security controls using policy‑as‑code, templates, and reusable modules.
• Validate cloud security controls and identify misconfigurations across deployments.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concepts for tools and solutions to strengthen security posture.
• Assess SaaS and third‑party solutions and recommend secure integration approaches.
• Perform infrastructure‑as‑code reviews to ensure compliance with security standards.
Basic Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering (Network, Linux, or Windows).
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, application, and infrastructure protocols.
• Solid knowledge of security risks in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Experience with network segregation, data protection, and infrastructure management.
Preferred Qualifications
• Hands‑on experience with a Cloud Service Provider; GCP preferred.
• Understanding of cloud AI services and Agentic AI risk.
• Knowledge of SaaS and software supply chain security risks.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and Policy‑as‑Code frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
• Formal training or certifications in cloud, network, or cybersecurity domains.
Competencies
• Self-motivated
• Ability to maintain an extreme sense of urgency in all interactions with the customer
• Exceptional email management and written communication skills
• Solution-oriented
• Ability to research, analyze, and create viable solutions
• Strong technical attitude and ability to quickly learn and apply technical knowledge
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
On-Site (Dallas, TX)
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move physical IT equipment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, 40 hour work week
Travel
None
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
US Citizen or Visa/Green Card
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
None
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, OnPoint is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peoplesuccess@onpointcorp.com or you may call us at 703-841-5500.
Benefits if W2:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Reports to: Client Services Program Manager
Work Hours: 40 hour week
OnPoint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sapient Government Services, is a vibrant, energetic, and growing ISO-certified technology and management consulting partner that provides critical thinking, strategic analysis, and thought leadership in a collaborative environment in an enduring effort to improve performance, lower costs, and achieve results for clients. We are guided by our principles: Clarity. Action. Results—for each client engagement we work to gain clarity, move into action, and achieve results. OnPoint specializes in delivering solutions in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Systems & Implementation Management, Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Services, and Digital Communications & Strategic Marketing.
Role Overview
This role focuses on designing, implementing, and enforcing secure cloud and infrastructure architectures. The Security Engineer partners closely with engineering and platform teams to assess risk, define secure patterns, and embed security controls through automation and policy-as-code.
Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate design proposals and assess security risks across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Define opinionated secure architecture patterns and provide implementation guidance.
• Develop and enforce security controls using policy‑as‑code, templates, and reusable modules.
• Validate cloud security controls and identify misconfigurations across deployments.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concepts for tools and solutions to strengthen security posture.
• Assess SaaS and third‑party solutions and recommend secure integration approaches.
• Perform infrastructure‑as‑code reviews to ensure compliance with security standards.
Basic Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering (Network, Linux, or Windows).
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, application, and infrastructure protocols.
• Solid knowledge of security risks in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Experience with network segregation, data protection, and infrastructure management.
Preferred Qualifications
• Hands‑on experience with a Cloud Service Provider; GCP preferred.
• Understanding of cloud AI services and Agentic AI risk.
• Knowledge of SaaS and software supply chain security risks.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and Policy‑as‑Code frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
• Formal training or certifications in cloud, network, or cybersecurity domains.
Competencies
• Self-motivated
• Ability to maintain an extreme sense of urgency in all interactions with the customer
• Exceptional email management and written communication skills
• Solution-oriented
• Ability to research, analyze, and create viable solutions
• Strong technical attitude and ability to quickly learn and apply technical knowledge
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
On-Site (Dallas, TX)
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to move physical IT equipment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, 40 hour work week
Travel
None
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
US Citizen or Visa/Green Card
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
None
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, OnPoint is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peoplesuccess@onpointcorp.com or you may call us at 703-841-5500.
Benefits if W2:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
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