Security Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Security engineers in Arlington build the defenses that analysts watch, and the clearest local employer for the role is GM Financial, which posts senior cybersecurity engineer openings at its Arlington site on Embarcadero. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to qualify.
Current security engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Security Engineer Work in Arlington
In Arlington, security engineering jobs come mainly from employers that run large regulated systems: an auto lender handling customer and payment data, a hospital system protecting patient records and a school district that is one of the city's largest employers. GM Financial's Arlington site at 4001 Embarcadero is the clearest example, with senior cybersecurity engineer and identity and access management engineering roles posted there, alongside the systems engineers and site reliability engineers who build the platforms those controls protect.
Texas Health Resources runs its technology staff out of its headquarters at 612 E Lamar Blvd in north Arlington, and Arlington ISD hires technology professionals from its administration building just down Lamar. The wider DFW market is close: GM Financial posts its cybersecurity architects and team leads in Irving, a short run up SH 360, and its headquarters is in Fort Worth off I-30.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Security Engineers
These Arlington employers hire security engineers or recruit for the technology job family the role sits in:
- GM Financial - the auto lender's Arlington site posts senior cybersecurity engineer and identity and access management engineering roles.
- Texas Health Resources - the health system hires at its East Lamar Boulevard headquarters through its Information Services and Technology job family.
- Arlington ISD - the school district lists Technology as one of its professional job categories.
Security Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $85,000 to $105,000 a year.
- Experienced: about $110,000 to $140,000 a year.
- Senior or lead: about $145,000 to $185,000 a year.
These are estimates. Arlington employers rarely post pay for security roles, so the bands lean on Bureau of Labor Statistics national figures for information security analysts, the federal group that includes security engineers: a May 2025 median of $129,180, with the top 10 percent above $199,850 and finance and insurance employers paying a median of $130,630. Cloud security skills, identity and access management experience and a CISSP move pay up.
How to Become a Security Engineer in Arlington
Security engineering is a mid-career role. Most engineers spend several years as a systems administrator, network administrator or security analyst first. Tarrant County College offers its IT cybersecurity associate degree (AAS) at every campus, including TCC Southeast at 2100 Southeast Parkway, and the program holds the NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation. UT Arlington's Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers bachelor's degrees in computer science, computer engineering and software engineering. Texas does not license security engineers; employers look for certifications such as Security+, CISSP and cloud security credentials.
What the Job Involves
A security engineer designs, builds and maintains the controls that keep systems safe: firewalls and network segmentation, endpoint protection, identity and access management, encryption, logging and cloud security settings. The job includes reviewing new systems before they go live, automating fixes, tuning alerts so analysts see real threats, and working incidents with the response team.
Skills Employers Look For
- Firewall, network segmentation and endpoint security design
- Identity and access management and single sign-on
- Cloud security on Azure or AWS
- Scripting and automation in Python or PowerShell
- SIEM tuning and incident response
- Security+, CISSP or cloud security certification
Career Path and Advancement
The Arlington ladder usually starts in IT support or systems administration, moves through a security analyst seat, and reaches security engineer, then senior engineer. GM Financial's own postings show the next steps: IAM engineering manager in Arlington and cybersecurity architect and team lead roles in Irving. From there the path leads to security architecture or security management.
Related Careers in Arlington
These Arlington roles share skills with security engineering:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a security engineer in Texas?
No. Texas has no state license for security engineers or other cybersecurity roles. Employers rely on certifications such as Security+, CISSP and cloud security credentials, plus hands-on experience.
How much do security engineers make in Arlington?
Local employers rarely post pay, so these are estimates: about $85,000 to $105,000 entry level, $110,000 to $140,000 with experience, and $145,000 or more for senior engineers. The national BLS median for information security analysts was $129,180 in May 2025.
Who hires security engineers in Arlington?
GM Financial posts senior cybersecurity engineer and IAM engineering roles at its Arlington site on Embarcadero. Texas Health Resources and Arlington ISD also hire technology staff in the city, both on Lamar Boulevard.
How long does it take to become a security engineer?
Most people reach the title four to six years into an IT career, after time in support, administration or a security analyst role. A degree or a TCC cybersecurity AAS plus certifications can shorten the climb.
Can security engineers work remotely in Arlington?
Sometimes in part. GM Financial posts some of its Arlington technology roles as hybrid, but security engineers still spend regular days on site, so plan on a commute to the office from SH 360, I-30 or I-20.
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