--- title: "Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-engineer/locations/houston-tx/mid-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Security Engineer market brief · Houston, TX # Mid-level Security Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX 33 mid-level security engineer openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 25 employers, led by Deloitte6, JPMC, and AgileEngine. The middle half of posted salaries runs $87,550–$126,250 a year (median $110,200), from the 39% of listings that disclose pay. 12% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Browse all Security Engineer markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 33 : Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Houston market. **Companies hiring** : 25 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $110,200 : 39% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Mid-level](/jobs/security-engineer/locations/houston-tx/mid-level)33 jobs Houston's security engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 33 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 33 Hiring employers 25 Salary coverage 39% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 11 10 companies · $103,000 median Established employers 10 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $87,550 P50 $110,200 P75 $126,250 P90 $152,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live mid-level security engineer listings in Houston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security engineer opportunities in Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 33 live roles tracked in this market. - 25 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Houston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 33 security engineer openings across 25 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 33 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Deloitte6 is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Houston market view into active employers and representative security engineer openings Employer activity · 25 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Established employers3Open roles](/company/deloitte6)![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile3Open roles [![AgileEngine logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagileengine.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2FAE-Logotype-1-1.webp) AgileEngineEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/agileengine)[![CACI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaci.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fcaci%2Ffavicon.ico) CACIStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/caci)[![GTLaw logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.com%2Ffavicon.ico) GTLawEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/gtlaw) Optiv Security Inc.Established employers2Open roles [![Amentum logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amentum.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcropped-cropped-Amentum-Favicon-32x32-1-180x180.webp&sig=GIR2G4juviRvh6x3NhZ3_WBUvD7mwmQ04SC_e1LzlhU) AmentumTop of market1Open roles](/company/amentum) BDO USA ExperiencedStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 33 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Independent Technology, Data, and Information Security Risk AdvisorMid-levelPNCHouston, Texas$91,000Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/independent-technology-data-and-information-security-risk-advisor-at-2b6cf7ca-618c-5502-819b-3e71b82a5140)[Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst - Detection & ResponseMid-levelMotiva Enterprises LLCHouston, TexasPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/sr-cybersecurity-analyst-detection-and-response-at-motiva-enterprises-53e17b84-9830-5777-ae3e-1c3e15e8d923)[Senior IT Security AnalystMid-levelFoxconn Industrial InternetHouston, TexasPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/senior-it-security-analyst-at-foxconn-industrial-internet-320afb4b-b219-51b2-a809-8f0778d4c1f1)[Identity Access Management Security EngineerMid-levelHighmark HealthHouston, Texas$86,400Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/identity-access-management-security-engineer-at-highmark-health-aaae8338-eb20-5380-8fc0-8bbf5ebe7b77)[Assessments & Exercises - Cybersecurity Solutions EngineerMid-levelJPMCHouston, TexasPosted Oct 1, 2026](/job/assessments-and-exercises-cybersecurity-solutions-engineer-at-jpmc-2c5c7357-aebc-552f-ada7-cf89fa3ac4bc)[Cybersecurity Advisor - IAM | Remote, TX, MO, KS, or OKMid-levelOptiv Security Inc.Houston, TexasPosted Oct 1, 2026](/job/cybersecurity-advisor-iam-remote-tx-mo-ks-or-ok-at-optiv-security-inc-59c755c6-dd24-5642-91c7-442c0de664cb)[Sr. Specialist, CybersecurityMid-levelNextDecade Payroll Services, LLCHouston, TexasPosted Sep 30, 2026](/job/sr-specialist-cybersecurity-at-nextdecade-payroll-services-llc-cf527d3f-3d4e-58cf-98d3-a13d7090438a)[BCG Platinion | Senior AI Tech Consultant, CybersecurityMid-levelBoston Consulting GroupHouston, Texas$150,000Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/bcg-platinion-senior-ai-tech-consultant-cybersecurity-at-boston-1ab376e6-686a-5370-be26-92ddede3d80f) [Explore all 33 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Security+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX) ## Mid-level Security Engineer jobs in Houston: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many mid-level security engineer jobs are open in Houston? Metaintro tracks 33 live mid-level security engineer openings from 25 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do mid-level security engineer jobs in Houston pay? The median posted salary is $110,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $87,550 to $126,250. Based on the 39% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for mid-level security engineer jobs in Houston? Deloitte6, JPMC, AgileEngine, and CACI have the most open mid-level security engineer roles here right now, out of 25 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Engineer demand around Houston. 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