Security Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Security engineers in Arlington build and harden the defenses that analysts monitor, and the local twist is the range of environments they secure: the D.R. Horton and DHI Mortgage cloud and financial platforms downtown, hospital networks at Medical City Arlington, and the operational technology running GM Arlington Assembly's production lines. Engineering security for a plant floor that cannot go down is a very different job than a standard corporate network, and Arlington has both.
Current security engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Security Engineers
Security engineer openings in Arlington come from large employers building in-house defenses and from providers serving DFW clients.
- D.R. Horton and DHI Mortgage hire engineers to secure their headquarters infrastructure and financial platforms.
- Medical City Arlington and Texas Health Arlington Memorial engineer safeguards for patient systems and medical devices.
- GM Arlington Assembly hires engineers to protect both corporate IT and plant-floor operational technology.
- City of Arlington and Arlington ISD build defenses for public-sector networks.
- Managed security providers across DFW deploy engineers to design and maintain client security architecture.
Security Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: roughly $80,000 to $100,000 per year
- Experienced: roughly $105,000 to $135,000 per year
- Senior / lead: roughly $140,000 to $170,000 per year
These are estimates and vary by employer, cloud specialization, and certifications. Most Arlington roles add health insurance, retirement matching, paid certifications, and often equity or bonuses at larger employers.
How to Become a Security Engineer in Arlington
Security engineer is a senior technical role that usually follows time as an analyst, network administrator, or systems administrator. Most Arlington engineers hold a bachelor's in computer science or cybersecurity from a school like UT Arlington, plus strong certifications: CompTIA Security+ and CISSP, with cloud credentials such as AWS or Azure security certs increasingly required. Texas does not license security engineers, so hands-on engineering experience and certifications decide hiring.
What the Job Involves
A security engineer designs, deploys, and maintains firewalls, endpoint protection, identity systems, encryption, and cloud security controls, then automates and hardens them over time. In Arlington that can mean segmenting a hospital network, securing a mortgage platform in the cloud, or protecting industrial controllers at the GM plant without interrupting production.
Skills Employers Look For
- Firewall, IDS/IPS, and endpoint architecture
- Cloud security on AWS or Azure
- Identity and access management
- Scripting and automation in Python or PowerShell
- Secure network design and segmentation
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington engineers typically start as analysts or administrators, move into security engineering, then advance to senior engineer and security architect. From there the local ladder runs toward security manager, cloud security lead, or director of security at the larger headquarters and hospital employers.
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Security engineers in Arlington share skills with these related roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to work as a security engineer in Texas?
No. Texas does not license security engineers. Employers rely on certifications such as CISSP and cloud security credentials plus proven engineering experience.
How long does it take to become a security engineer in Arlington?
Most engineers reach the role after four to six years total, combining a degree or certifications with several years as an analyst, network administrator, or systems administrator.
Can you work as a security engineer remotely in Arlington?
Often hybrid. Cloud and automation work travels well remotely, but Arlington roles securing hospital, city, or GM plant infrastructure usually require regular on-site presence for hands-on hardening.
Which Arlington employer pays security engineers the most?
The D.R. Horton headquarters and the HCA-affiliated Medical City Arlington tend to pay at the top of the local range, especially for engineers with cloud security certifications and architecture experience.
Do security engineers need cloud certifications in Arlington?
Increasingly yes. As Arlington employers move platforms to AWS and Azure, cloud security certifications have become a strong advantage and are required for many of the higher-paying roles.
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