Salary: $84,176.00 - $123,614.00 Annually
Location : Celina
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: IT
Opening Date: 04/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary

As the Cyber Security Engineer, you will: responsible for establishing and maintaining the City of Celina's information security program; ensuring that data, systems, and networks are safeguarded against unauthorized access, breaches, and other security risks. This position involves monitoring, detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents while implementing security measures to safeguard against future attacks. This role is to help protect the City of Celina by performing the functions necessary to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical data, network, and information systems which support key infrastructure and operational activities for the organization. This role is also responsible for partnering with team members throughout the city to achieve the objectives of both the security program and business units. The role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.

For the full Cyber Security Engineer job description, click here.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Telework option - one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years of related experience in cybersecurity.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education to satisfy the minimum requirements of the position.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver's license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative

City of Celina Employee Benefits

Four day work week for most positions!

Vacation

• 80 hours per year up to the completion of 5 years of service
• 120 hours per year up to the completion of 10 years of service
• 160 hours per year from 11 years of service forward

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
**Plus, floating holidays
**Plus, birthday holiday

Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of one day per continuous month of service for full-time employees for a total of twelve (12) days per year. Can be taken after six months of employment.
Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 7% employee contribution; 2 to 1 City match
• 5-year vesting; 20-year retirement
• ICMA RC - 457 deferred compensation plan

Health Insurance

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - 100% city paid
• Optional plans offered including Short-Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance
• Dependent coverage available

Education

• Work-Related Professional Association
• Memberships & Professional Certifications
• Licenses and Continuing Education
• Reimbursement amount varies

01

Do you have at least five (5) years of related experience in cybersecurity?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you understand that this is not a remote oppourtunity?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you live within an hour of Celina city limits?

• Yes
• No

04

If no, please describe your plan and timeframe to relocate.
Required Question