IT Security Engineer — Hybrid, Cloud & Incident Response

Howard Hughes Communities; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k plan

Generous PTO policy

Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Howard Hughes Communities is looking for an IT Security Engineer to safeguard the integrity and security of its IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role involves monitoring for security breaches, managing incident responses, and conducting vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience, with strong knowledge of security tools like EDR and SIEM. This position also includes a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits to support employee wellness.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CEH, etc.
• Proven track record in driving security remediations and lifecycle vulnerability management.
• Experience conducting comprehensive third-party security reviews.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for security breaches using EDR and SIEM.
• Lead technical response for security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing.

Skills

EDR

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Communication

Cybersecurity Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

3–5 years of hands-on experience in IT Security or Cybersecurity role

Tools

Azure

AWS

Open-source security tools

Job description

Howard Hughes Communities is looking for an IT Security Engineer to safeguard the integrity and security of its IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role involves monitoring for security breaches, managing incident responses, and conducting vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience, with strong knowledge of security tools like EDR and SIEM. This position also includes a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits to support employee wellness.