Senior Security Consultant Jobs in Texas
Senior Security Consultant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in cybersecurity, physical security program management, and enterprise risk consulting across defense contracting, energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors at every level from associate consultant through senior principal. The largest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where major employers including Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Lockheed Martin maintain significant Texas operations and hire consistently for these roles. The most sought-after specialties in Texas right now are cloud security architecture, OT/ICS security for energy infrastructure, and security program governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Armis from ServiceNow, protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. Combined with ServiceNow’s Security and Risk capabilities, as well as Identity Security capabilities from Veza, we bring together all critical capabilities to secure every asset, every identity - incl. AI Agents - across all environments with the right level of context - security, operational and business - to build the first of its kind autonomous defense platform for the Agentic Enterprise.
Job Description
We are seeking a Solution Consultant to partner with Sales and help enterprise customers address complex security, identity, access, asset visibility, exposure management, and risk challenges.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical and business advisor, leading discovery, solution design, product demonstrations, proof-of-value engagements, and customer validation activities. You will work directly with security, identity, infrastructure, IT, risk, and executive stakeholders to connect technical capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity knowledge, practical enterprise networking experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to support complex enterprise sales cycles.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales to lead technical discovery, solution design, and customer validation.
- Deliver compelling virtual and in-person technical demonstrations.
- Deploy and support proof-of-value and proof-of-concept engagements.
- Translate technical capabilities into business outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor during evaluations, competitive situations, and executive discussions.
- Develop customer-facing documentation, technical summaries, and solution narratives.
- Lead technical training sessions based on customer use cases and POV findings.
- Support marketing events, conferences, webinars, and speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with Product, Enablement, Marketing, Customer Success, and Support teams to share field insights and improve execution.
- Travel as required, typically 25–50%, depending on region and business needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Solution Consulting, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or a related technical role.
- 5+ years of customer-facing technical, pre-sales, or customer support experience.
- Experience supporting complex cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise platform sales cycles with enterprise customers.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, identity and access, governance and risk, and security operations.
- Required strong working knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, firewalls, DNS, NAT, and network segmentation.
- Familiarity with capturing network traffic via SPAN ports, port mirroring, TAPs, packet capture brokers, NetFlow, and network telemetry.
- Ability to understand and explain how security platforms integrate with customer network environments to collect data, provide visibility, and support technical validation during demos, POVs, and POCs.
- Strong presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with technical practitioners, business stakeholders, and executive buyers.
- Demonstrated track record of contributing to technical wins, deal progression, and successful customer outcomes.
- BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with IAM or IGA solutions
- Background in Security Operations or Security Engineering
- Experience with asset discovery across IoT, OT, or IoMT environments
- Exposure to vulnerability management or risk-based vulnerability programs
- Security, cloud, or relevant technical certifications preferred
- Linux or Python scripting experience
What Success Looks Like
- Quickly becomes productive and adds value to active sales pursuits.
- Delivery of high-quality demos, POVs, and POCs that advance pipelines.
- Build trusted-advisor relationships with customers and Sales partners.
- Demonstrates strong technical credibility across complex opportunities.
- Connects technical solutions to measurable business outcomes.
- Contributes to improved win rates, stronger deal quality, and scalable Solution Consulting execution.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $168,750 - $200,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Armis from ServiceNow, protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. Combined with ServiceNow’s Security and Risk capabilities, as well as Identity Security capabilities from Veza, we bring together all critical capabilities to secure every asset, every identity - incl. AI Agents - across all environments with the right level of context - security, operational and business - to build the first of its kind autonomous defense platform for the Agentic Enterprise.
Job Description
We are seeking a Solution Consultant to partner with Sales and help enterprise customers address complex security, identity, access, asset visibility, exposure management, and risk challenges.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical and business advisor, leading discovery, solution design, product demonstrations, proof-of-value engagements, and customer validation activities. You will work directly with security, identity, infrastructure, IT, risk, and executive stakeholders to connect technical capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity knowledge, practical enterprise networking experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to support complex enterprise sales cycles.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales to lead technical discovery, solution design, and customer validation.
- Deliver compelling virtual and in-person technical demonstrations.
- Deploy and support proof-of-value and proof-of-concept engagements.
- Translate technical capabilities into business outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor during evaluations, competitive situations, and executive discussions.
- Develop customer-facing documentation, technical summaries, and solution narratives.
- Lead technical training sessions based on customer use cases and POV findings.
- Support marketing events, conferences, webinars, and speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with Product, Enablement, Marketing, Customer Success, and Support teams to share field insights and improve execution.
- Travel as required, typically 25–50%, depending on region and business needs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Solution Consulting, Sales Engineering, Pre-Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or a related technical role.
- 5+ years of customer-facing technical, pre-sales, or customer support experience.
- Experience supporting complex cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise platform sales cycles with enterprise customers.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, identity and access, governance and risk, and security operations.
- Required strong working knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, firewalls, DNS, NAT, and network segmentation.
- Familiarity with capturing network traffic via SPAN ports, port mirroring, TAPs, packet capture brokers, NetFlow, and network telemetry.
- Ability to understand and explain how security platforms integrate with customer network environments to collect data, provide visibility, and support technical validation during demos, POVs, and POCs.
- Strong presentation, storytelling, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with technical practitioners, business stakeholders, and executive buyers.
- Demonstrated track record of contributing to technical wins, deal progression, and successful customer outcomes.
- BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with IAM or IGA solutions
- Background in Security Operations or Security Engineering
- Experience with asset discovery across IoT, OT, or IoMT environments
- Exposure to vulnerability management or risk-based vulnerability programs
- Security, cloud, or relevant technical certifications preferred
- Linux or Python scripting experience
What Success Looks Like
- Quickly becomes productive and adds value to active sales pursuits.
- Delivery of high-quality demos, POVs, and POCs that advance pipelines.
- Build trusted-advisor relationships with customers and Sales partners.
- Demonstrates strong technical credibility across complex opportunities.
- Connects technical solutions to measurable business outcomes.
- Contributes to improved win rates, stronger deal quality, and scalable Solution Consulting execution.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $168,750 - $200,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
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- Seven or more years of hands-on security consulting or security program management experience
- Active CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification recognized by Texas employers in this field
- Demonstrated experience leading security assessments, audits, or risk management engagements
- Proficiency with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CMMC for defense clients
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related field
- Strong client-facing communication skills with experience presenting to executive stakeholders
Senior Security Consultant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior security consultant in Texas?
The most direct path is building several years of experience in information security, risk management, or IT audit roles before moving into consulting. Texas does not issue a state-specific license for security consultants, but employers in the state consistently require industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM, which signal verified expertise. Many Texas candidates move up through internal security analyst or risk analyst roles at major financial institutions, energy companies, or defense contractors before transitioning to a consulting position.
How much do senior security consultants make in Texas?
Senior security consultants in Texas earn a median of about $129,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,990 for the lowest 10% to over $178,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior security consultants in Texas?
Employers hiring senior security consultants in Texas right now include ServiceNow, Deloitte, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, energy companies, and large financial institutions makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing senior security consultant hiring throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most senior security consultant jobs?
Dallas, Plano, and Austin account for the largest share of senior security consultant openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston dominate because of their dense concentrations of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and energy sector operations that require ongoing security program leadership, while San Antonio's strong defense and federal government presence drives consistent demand from contractors and agencies based there.
Are there remote senior security consultant jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many professional roles, because security consulting work often centers on analysis, documentation, and virtual client engagements that translate well to remote delivery. About 100% of senior security consultant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field's strong remote compatibility. The advisory and governance-focused areas of the role tend to be the most remote-friendly, while on-site assessments and client facility reviews typically require physical presence.
How can I get hired as a senior security consultant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a security analyst or IT auditor at a large Texas employer, then building toward consulting over time. Major Texas financial institutions and energy companies regularly hire analysts with relevant degrees or entry-level certifications like CompTIA Security+ as a starting point. Pursuing a CISSP associate credential while in an analyst role signals consulting readiness to Texas hiring managers. Contract or project-based work at smaller Texas cybersecurity firms is another route that provides the client-facing exposure senior consulting roles require.
Where can I find and apply to senior security consultant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to senior security consultant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across all major hiring markets in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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