Lead Security Engineer

TITLE: Lead Security Engineer CLIENT: Stable Global Organization LOCATION: Houston TYPE: Permanent SALARY: $150,000-$160,000 plus bonus URGENCY: ASAP Mon-Thurs -ON-SITE w/Friday's remote Lead Senior Security Engineer Lead the global company's security initiatives. Configure, Implement, and maintain cutting-edge security solutions to protect our systems and data. Also provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Keep up with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices, and ensure our defenses are always one step ahead. Responsibilities Maintain, enhance and troubleshoot the security infrastructure across endpoint, network, application, and cloud security tools. Provide technical mentorship and training to other engineers on the team. Ensure that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls. Maintain awareness of and respond to cybersecurity trends, best practices, threats, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Identify and communicate potential threats to information assets. Maintain security standards and procedures. Participate in the change management process. Clearly and effectively communicate security controls and processes to stakeholders of various technical proficiencies. Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, MIS, information technology, related field, or equivalent education/experience 6 plus years of professional experience in cyber security Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving IT security platforms and technologies. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex security issues. Working knowledge of authentication and access systems, system logging, and event correlation tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience mentoring junior staff and lead security initiatives. Knowledgeable of industry and threat landscape changes. Technical Skills & Competencies (Advantageous) Certifications that are a PLUS: o CompTIA Security o GIAC Security Essentials CISSP o Other advanced SANS certification(s) preferred but not required. Experience with automating routine work and configuration management via scripting, platform native automations, API calls, etc.