Information Security Engineer Sr - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Telecommute eligible

Job summary

Harris Health seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to lead the design and optimization of enterprise cybersecurity solutions across network security, threat detection, and data protection.

The role acts as a security SME, driving architecture, SIEM and data protection initiatives, while guiding incident response efforts and mentoring junior engineers within a healthcare security context. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum years of work experience in information security or cybersecurity engineering.
• Experience with security architecture, threat modeling, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise cybersecurity solutions across network security, detection, and data protection.
• Serve as SME in one or more security disciplines and drive security strategy.
• Lead complex security initiatives (secure network architecture, SIEM enhancements, data protection programs).
• Provide technical leadership during incident response and coordinate cross-functional investigations.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with healthcare security standards.

Skills

Analytical Abilities

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelors in IT/Cybersecurity

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas.

As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology.

Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need.

With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Senior Information Security Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise cybersecurity solutions across network security, threat detection and response, and data protection domains.

This role serves as a subject matter expert in one or more security disciplines and plays a critical role in advancing the organization's cybersecurity strategy.

The Senior Engineer leads complex security initiatives, including secure network architecture (e.g., SASE, Zero Trust), SIEM and detection engineering enhancements, and enterprise data protection programs such as Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management.

This role is responsible for engineering secure solutions, tuning detection capabilities, and ensuring effective integration of security tools across the environment.

In addition, the Senior Engineer provides technical leadership during incident response, supports threat investigations, and partners with cross-functional teams to reduce risk and improve security posture.

The role contributes to architectural decisions, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with regulatory and healthcare security standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees / Work Experience / School Education/ License & Certifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (And) Five (5) Years Work Experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical roles


• High School Diploma or GED (And) Nine (9) Years Work Experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical roles

Licenses & Certifications

Relevant advanced or specialty certifications strongly preferred:

• SOC / Detection Engineering: SC-< 200, AZ-500,CySA+, or equivalent certification


• Data Protection / DLP: SC-401 or equivalent Microsoft Purview certification


• Network Security: CCNA, CCNA Security, or equivalent certification


• GIAC, CISSP

Communication Skills

• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)


• Writing/Correspondence

Proficiencies

• MS Word


• Personal Computer

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical Abilities

Work Schedule

• Flexible


• Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements

Knowledge of HIPAA Security rule, HITECH, investigating and documenting incidents, and compliance. (required). Ability to evaluate and review a range of information systems and applications to include Windows, Unix, IBM, Cisco.