Senior BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity)

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Senior BISO Engineer (Cybersecurity) in Houston, TX.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 managementRequirements* 5+ years 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 oversightPreferred:* CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification* Experience in energy, utilities, or OT/ICS environments* Experience supporting M&A cybersecurity integration* Familiarity with Imperva Cloud WAF, Illumio, Splunk, or PanoramaJob TypeContractCompensation55 - $60