Engineer II, Security

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Security Engineer ensuring information security best practices and protections related to data and systems at ABS. Monitoring vulnerabilities and responding to security incidents as part of IT security team.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, maintain and operate information system security controls and countermeasures.
Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
Analyze security systems and seek improvements on a continuous basis.
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise workstations, servers and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.
Design, plan, and execute vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
and procedures in acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of information systems, and monitors for compliance.
Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures in business processes related to use of information systems and assets, and monitors for compliance.
Assist in the development and maintenance of documented security policies, standards, procedures, and system security plans.
Participate in the response to information security alerts and incidents.
Analyze logs and reports of IT security related activities, incidents and customer contacts and complaints. Ensure that timely corrective actions are taken to address identified deficiencies and concerns.
Automate internal controls and centralize logging and reporting related to security and electronic enterprise policies.
Prepare and deliver presentations to management teams and user groups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Typically requires a minimum of five (5) years previous related work experience
Compliant with Federal International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
Experience in security vulnerability management, incident detection and incident response.
Prior experience working in organizations to support services provided to internal/external clients.
Knowledge of security controls of NIST SP 800-53 or of ISO/IEC 27002.
Prior experience required in the Information Technology field of IT Security and/or IT Auditing.
Clarity and conciseness in oral and written communications; demonstrated capability to produce effective presentations for delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills to achieve process changes and departmental goals within a matrix organization; ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels of the corporation.
Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance (PPO and HD)
dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
disability leave programs
parental leave program
paid holidays
paid vacation time
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K plan with a generous company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

information system security controlssecurity infrastructure softwarevulnerability assessmentspenetration testssecurity vulnerability managementincident detectionincident responseNIST SP 800-53ISO/IEC 27002network administration protocols

Soft Skills

clarity in communicationsconciseness in communicationspresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsability to work in a matrix organizationcommunication skillscollaboration skillsprocess change managementgoal achievementeffective communication