Information Security Engineer

HCSS

Information Security Engineer

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Houston TX USA

Hybrid

Senior level

Software

Empowering Construction Through Innovative Software

The Role

The Information Security Engineer will ensure system security implement security solutions in Azure manage incident responses conduct security assessments and deliver security training programs.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are HCSS. For the last 40 years we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land TX our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation reflecting our strong culture industry leadership and commitment to excellence.

WHO WE NEED:

An Information Security Engineer at HCSS ensures the integrity and availability of our infrastructure making sure that all systems are secure and provisioned with just the right level of access. Working in a 15-time “Best Places to Work in Texas” organization you will be surrounded by smart and enthusiastic colleagues and have the opportunity to further your career. You will be exposed to state-of-the-art cloud technology server management tools and enterprise grade applications. If this sounds exciting to you then this is the dream job for you!

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security role
Strong knowledge of Azure security tools and services including Defender for Cloud Azure Networking and Entra ID
Experience in developing and delivering security training programs
Proven experience in incident response and handling security incidents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications such as CISM or Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field is a plus

Role Responsibilities:

Security Design and Implementation:

Design implement and deploy security solutions within Microsoft Azure AWS and GCP platforms using governance mechanisms such as Azure Policy Defender for Cloud AWS Guard Duty and more
Drive improvements in log ingestion strategy for the SIEM by applying deep subject matter expertise and by partnering with relevant teams.
Collaborate with HCSS Dev DevOps and IT teams to design and implement security solutions across our ecosystem
Provide expertise in security data collection and automation with a focus on enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities

Identity and Access Management:

Collaborate with IT and HR to architect and maintain IAM solutions
Conduct regular reviews of IAM infrastructure and synchronization with particular focus on access levels and requirements
Conduct regular reviews of user and application identities access levels

Incident Response:

Lead monitoring analysis and response to security events and incidents
Engage with team members and stakeholders within the HCSS Security Operations Center
Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures
Participate as a technical resource when security incidents are escalated
Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with cross functional teams to mitigate and remediate security incidents
Respond to and investigate security incidents and events
Prioritize and address security-related tickets in a timely manner

Vulnerability Management:

Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Collaborate with Development and DevOps to address and remediate security vulnerabilities within cloud computing platforms
Run regular vulnerability reporting for IT assets and locations
Conduct security assessments for third party applications and integrations
Stay abreast of the latest vulnerabilities and security technologies

Training and Development:

Develop and deliver security training programs for employees to promote security awareness and best practices
Create training materials including presentations manuals and online resources
Conduct regular security workshops and company-wide presentations to keep staff updated on the latest security threats and mitigation strategies

Hybrid Requirements:

Ability to work at our Sugar Land office 2–3 days a week

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:

Flexible hybrid schedule
Medical dental and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
Paid holidays sick days and personal time off
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
On-site amenities including a covered basketball court soccer field track pickleball/tennis courts gym etc.
Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
401(k) with a 5% company match
Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
And more!

Skills Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security role
Strong knowledge of Azure security tools and services including Defender for Cloud Azure Networking and Entra ID
Experience in developing and delivering security training programs
Proven experience in incident response and handling security incidents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

What the Team is Saying

HCSS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Employer-paid medical and dental premiums on select Cigna plans with included dental and vision indicate robust core health coverage. Company-paid life insurance disability and long-term care add substantial protection.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Extensive on-site wellness amenities (gyms track/courts fitness classes) and regular catered meals and events create strong day-to-day lifestyle support. Extras like wellness funds mental health benefits and pet insurance broaden the wellbeing offering.
Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave (up to six weeks for primary and three for secondary caregivers) together with job-protected FMLA indicates meaningful family support. Company-paid premiums for employees and children on select medical options further assist families.

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The Company

HQ: Sugar Land TX

589 Employees

Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Since 1986 HCSS been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the market serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year they continue to innovate refine and expand their products as the industry evolves. HCSS' mission is to help customers dramatically improve their business through innovative high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service while providing a great life for employees.

Why Work With Us

At HCSS we prioritize people—empowering both our customers and employees to achieve excellence. We promote from within provide continuous professional growth and embrace challenges as learning opportunities. Join us to build a meaningful career while delivering exceptional solutions and service.