We are looking for a Security Network Engineer to join a team in Houston, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position blends cybersecurity leadership with hands-on network engineering, offering the opportunity to strengthen and modernize enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The role is ideal for someone who can secure critical systems, improve network performance, and partner with internal teams and external vendors to support a resilient technology environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and enhance security safeguards across enterprise networks, user devices, identity platforms, and cloud-based systems to reduce risk and improve protection.<br>• Partner with external security providers to investigate alerts, assess threats, and coordinate timely response actions using monitoring platforms and intelligence sources.<br>• Lead vulnerability reviews and security testing efforts, then prioritize and drive corrective measures to address identified weaknesses.<br>• Administer and optimize core security technologies such as firewalls, endpoint defense tools, intrusion prevention capabilities, and access management solutions.<br>• Create, refine, and enforce cybersecurity standards, operational procedures, and a broader security program aligned with business needs.<br>• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure including SD-WAN, routers, switches, wireless environments, VPN connectivity, and virtualized platforms across multiple locations.<br>• Support directory services and policy administration in a distributed environment, including Active Directory and group policy management.<br>• Respond to infrastructure and connectivity issues affecting both physical and cloud-hosted systems, providing advanced technical support when escalation is required.<br>• Keep network diagrams, asset records, and technical runbooks current to support operational consistency and efficient issue resolution.<br>• Contribute to compliance readiness, risk evaluations, and security audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party partners.
We are looking for an Azure Systems Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining secure, reliable Microsoft-based environments across cloud and on-premises platforms while helping teams resolve complex system issues. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with directory services, server administration, and end-user platform support, along with a practical approach to improving stability and performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and optimize Azure Active Directory and on-premises Active Directory services to support secure identity and access management.<br>• Maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments, including configuration, patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.<br>• Support Citrix infrastructure to ensure dependable virtual application and desktop delivery for business users.<br>• Manage Microsoft Exchange environments and assist with mail flow, account administration, and issue resolution.<br>• Investigate and resolve system-level incidents, working across cloud and server platforms to minimize downtime and service disruption.<br>• Implement security and operational best practices for core infrastructure components, including user authentication and server hardening.<br>• Collaborate with internal technology teams on infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and platform-related changes as needed.