Cybersecurity Specialist

Mission Wealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) / Profit Sharing

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Sabbaticals

Job summary

Mission Wealth, a Barron’s Top 100 RIA firm, seeks a hands-on Cybersecurity Specialist in Houston to advance our security program, manage logs, and support audits in a regulated environment.

You will monitor alerts, implement controls with Microsoft security tools, and collaborate with internal teams and the MSP to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. This role emphasizes documentation, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or a related technical role
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience reviewing security alerts, logs, authentication activity and endpoint events
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Microsoft security technologies such as Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365
• Experience with identity security concepts such as MFA, Conditional Access, privileged access, risky sign-ins, SSO, and access reviews
• Experience with SIEM, centralized logging, audit logging, or security monitoring platforms
• General IT support experience with troubleshooting endpoint, access, Microsoft 365, connectivity issues
• Familiarity with NIST CSF or CIS Controls
• Experience documenting cybersecurity controls, investigations, remediation activity
• Experience with outsourced MSP/MSSP or third-party provider preferred
• Experience in financial services or regulated industry preferred
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CISSP, or Microsoft Security certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior IT Manager in managing and improving Mission Wealth’s cybersecurity program
• Build, maintain and manage audit logging, monitoring and evidence-tracking processes
• Monitor security alerts, authentication activity, endpoint events and system logs
• Support incident response, vulnerability remediation, access reviews and recurring cybersecurity activities
• Maintain documentation and evidence for cybersecurity controls, audits, assessments and SEC examinations
• Assist with policy, procedure, and runbook documentation for incident response and access management
• Work with Microsoft security tools including Intune, Defender, Entra ID and CA
• Support device compliance and provide endpoint protection monitoring
• Review Entra ID sign-in activity, MFA/Conditional Access events, risky users and privileged access
• Assist with SaaS access reviews, admin role reviews, vendor access reviews, and permission changes
• Track findings, remediation items and reviews through completion
• Maintain dashboards, reports, evidence repositories, findings and remediation materials
• Collaborate with MSPs and security vendors on alerts, patching, and escalations
• Ensure clear ownership between internal tech, MSP and security partners
• Support phishing prevention and security-awareness initiatives
• Provide general tech support to employees as needed
• Identify opportunities to automate security monitoring and reporting
• Work with IT, Compliance, vendors and partners
• Speak up, innovate and streamline processes
• Grow professionally with team support

Skills

Cybersecurity

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Office 365

Job description

As a Barron’s Top 100 RIA firm and voted Best Places to Work by Fortune, Pacific Coast Business Times, Inc. (Best Workplaces), and Investment News, Mission Wealth is hiring a growth-minded Cybersecurity Specialist to join our award-winning team! If you are ready to elevate your career in a leading wealth management company with a commitment to giving back to the community and expanding nationally, let’s go!

Our ideal candidate is a hands‑on cybersecurity professional who hustles and has experience supporting security operations and technical controls in a regulated environment. You are curious, organized, and comfortable digging into alerts, logs, and technical issues. You also understand that cybersecurity requires documentation, follow‑through, and collaboration across internal teams and outside partners. If you can articulate your experience supporting and maturing a strong cybersecurity program, we want to hear from you, ASAP!

Mission Wealth has offered 360-degree wealth management services to affluent families since 2000. Our dynamic planning process ensures that every piece of the puzzle is put into place as our clients’ lives unfold and their needs evolve. This gives them the complete picture and confidence in their financial future.

Day‑to‑Day as Cybersecurity Specialist:

• Support the Senior IT Manager in managing and continuously improving Mission Wealth’s cybersecurity program
• Help build, maintain and manage the firm’s cybersecurity audit logging, monitoring and evidence‑tracking processes
• Monitor security alerts, authentication activity, endpoint events and system logs and investigate unusual or suspicious activity
• Support incident response, vulnerability remediation, access reviews and other recurring cybersecurity activities
• Maintain documentation and supporting evidence for cybersecurity controls, audits, assessments and SEC regulatory examinations
• Assist with policy, procedure, and runbook documentation for incident response, access management, endpoint security, and vendor access governance.
• Work with Microsoft security tools including Intune, Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access and other Microsoft 365 security capabilities
• Support device compliance, maintain endpoint security baselines and provide endpoint protection monitoring
• Review Entra ID sign‑in activity, MFA/Conditional Access events, risky users, privileged access activity, and identity‑related security alerts
• Assist with SaaS application access reviews, admin role reviews, vendor access reviews, and documentation of permission changes.
• Track cybersecurity findings, remediation items and recurring reviews through completion
• Help maintain cybersecurity dashboards, recurring reports, evidence repositories, security findings, remediation tracking, and audit support materials.
• Work closely with Mission Wealth’s outsourced Managed Service Provider (MSP) and other security vendors on alerts, patching, endpoint protection, access issues and technical escalations
• Help maintain clear ownership and accountability between internal Technology resources, the MSP and outside security partners
• Support phishing prevention, employee security awareness and cybersecurity training initiatives
• Assist the broader Technology Team with general technical support/troubleshooting by providing general technology support to employees as needed, including troubleshooting hardware, software, access and connectivity issues
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate security monitoring, reporting and documentation
• Work closely with IT, Compliance, external cybersecurity partners and technology vendors
• Speak your mind, have your voice heard, innovate and streamline existing processes
• Grow yourself personally and professionally with the support of your team

What You Bring as Cybersecurity Specialist:

• A curious, investigative mindset and strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow issues through to resolution
• A practical approach to cybersecurity, risk reduction and problem solving
• Comfort working in a regulated environment where documentation and evidence matter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external vendors and technical partners
• Willingness to jump in and support broader Technology Team needs when necessary
• A desire to continuously learn and strengthen the firm’s cybersecurity posture

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or a related technical role
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience reviewing security alerts, logs, authentication activity and endpoint events
• Working knowledge of incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management and endpoint protection
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Microsoft security technologies such as Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365 or Defender for Cloud Apps and Purview
• Experience with identity security concepts such as MFA, Conditional Access, privileged access, risky sign‑ins, SSO, and access reviews
• Experience with SIEM, centralized logging, audit logging, or security monitoring platforms
• General IT support experience with the ability to troubleshoot common endpoint, access, Microsoft 365, and connectivity issues
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework or CIS Controls
• Experience documenting cybersecurity controls, investigations, and remediation activity
• Experience working with an outsourced MSP, MSSP or other third‑party technology provider preferred
• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or another regulated industry preferred
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CISSP, or Microsoft Security certifications are a plus

Job Type

Full‑time, salaried exempt

Location

This position is based out of our office in Houston. This is an in‑office position.

Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 annual base salary; plus $38,500 annual bonus paid in quarterly increments

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future to maintain employment authorization.

We offer a competitive salary, team‑based compensation plan, defined pathways to equity partner in the firm, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Sabbaticals, wellness benefits, and ongoing educational reimbursements.